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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Happy" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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

Can I play "Happy" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Happy" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Happy"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Happy" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Happy"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Happy" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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