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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Happy" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 75 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Happy”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Happy"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Happy". Key of C, 75 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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