Happy

by Leona Lewis
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Lyrics

Some one once told me that you (Am)have to choose

what you (Em)win or lose,

you (G)can’t have ev ’ry thing.

Don’t you take chanc es, you might (Am)feel the pain.

Don’t you (Em)love in vain

’cause (G)love won’t set you free.

I could stand by the side

and watch this life pass me by.

So un hap py

but safe as could be.

So what if it (C)hurts me?

So what if I (Am)break down?

So what if this (Fmaj7)world just throws me off the edge, my (G)feet run out of ground?

I’ve got ta find (C)my place.

I wan na hear (Am)my sound.

Don’t care a bout (Fmaj7)all the pain in front of me ’cause (G)I’m just try’n’ to be hap py,

yeah.

Just wan na be hap py,

yeah.

Hold in’ on tight ly, just can’t (Am)let it go.

Just try’n’ to (Em)play my role,

(G)slow ly dis ap pear, oh.

Well, all these days they feel like (Am)they’re the same.

Just dif f’rent fac es, dif f’rent names, (G)get me out of here.

But I can’t stand by your side,

ooh no, and watch this life pass me by,

pass me by.

So what if it (G)I’m just try’n’ to be hap py,

oh.

Hap py,

oh.

So man y (Dm)turns that I can’t see, Like I’m a (C)stran ger on this road but don’t say (F)vic tim.

Don’t say (Fm)an y thing.

So what if it (C)hurts me?

So what if I (Am)break down?

So what if this (Fmaj7)world just throws me off the edge, (G)feet run out of ground?

I’ve got ta find my place.

I wan na hear my sound.

Don’t care a bout (Fmaj7)all the pain in front of me.

(G)I just wan na be hap py,

hap py,

hap py.

(G)I just wan na be hap py,

oh,

hap py.

Happy — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Happy" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 75 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Happy

Why does "Happy" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Happy".
What key is "Happy" by Leona Lewis played in?
Happy is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Happy"?
The arrangement plays at 75 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Happy" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Happy"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Happy"?
"Happy" was originally performed by Leona Lewis. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Happy"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, C, Dm, Em, F, Fm, Fmaj7, G.
What other songs by Leona Lewis can I play here?
Try "A Moment Like This", "FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND", "ANGEL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Happy"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Happy".
Can I see all the notes in "Happy"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 75 BPM.

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