(C)Hap pi ness is two kinds of (C)ice cream, find ing your (C)skate key, (Dm7)tell ing the time.
(C)Hap pi ness (Cmaj7)is learn (G7)ing to (C)whis tle, ty (G7)ing your (C)shoe for the (E)ver y first time.
(C)Hap pi ness (Am7)is (Dm7)play ing the (G7)drum in your (Cmaj7)own
(C)school (B7)band.
And (E)hap pi ness is (F#m7)walk ing (B7)hand in (E)hand.
(C)Hap pi ness is five dif f’rent (C)cray ons, know ing a (C)se cret, (Dm7)climb ing a tree.
(C)Hap pi ness (Cmaj7)is find (G7)ing a (C)nick el, catch (G7)ing a (C)fire fly, the (E)set ting him free.
(C)Hap pi ness (Am7)is (Dm7)be ing a (G7)lone ev ’ry (Cmaj7)now
(C)and (B7)then.
And (E)hap pi ness is (F#m7)com ing (B7)home a (E)hand.
(E)gain.
(C)Hap pi ness is morn (G7)ing and (C)eve ning, day (G7)time and (C)night time (Am)too.
(D)For (C)hap pi ness is (Dm7)an y one, and (E7)an y thing at (Am7)all,
(D7)that’s (C)loved
(G7)by
(C)you.
Happiness by Clark Gesner
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Happiness”
- What key is "Happiness" in?
- "Happiness" by Clark Gesner is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Happiness" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Happiness" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Happiness"?
- This arrangement of "Happiness" uses 12 chords: Am, Am7, B7, C, Cmaj7, D7, Dm7, E, +4 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Happiness" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Clark Gesner can I play here?
- Try "Happiness", "Happiness". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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