What key is "Happiness" in?

"Happiness" by Clark Gesner is in the key of C with a tempo of 102 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Happiness" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

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.

How long does it take to learn "Happiness" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

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.

Lyrics

(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 is learn ing to (C)whis tle, ty ing your (C)shoe for the (E)ver y first time.

(Am7)Hap pi ness is (Dm7)play ing the (G7)drum in your (Cmaj7)own

school (B7)band.

And (E)hap pi ness is (F#m7)walk ing (B)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 is find ing a (C)nick el, catch ing a (C)fire fly, the (E)set ting him free.

(Am7)Hap pi ness is (Dm7)be ing a (G7)lone ev ’ry (Cmaj7)now

and (B7)then.

And (E)hap pi ness is (F#m7)com ing (B)home a (E)gain.

(C)Hap pi ness is morn ing and (C)eve ning, day time and (C)night time (Am)too.

(D)For (C)hap pi ness is (Dm7)an y one, and (E7)an y thing at (D7)all

that’s (C)loved

(G7)by

(C)you.

Happiness by Clark Gesner

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 102 BPM. Difficulty: easy. 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 102 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Happiness" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
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.
How long does it take to learn "Happiness" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
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.