Happy

by Pharrell Williams
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Lyrics

(Be cause I’m hap py.) Clap a long if you feel like a room with out a roof.

(Be cause I’m hap py.) Clap a long if you feel like hap pi ness is the truth.

(Be cause I’m hap py.) Clap a long if you know what hap pi ness is to you.

(Be cause I’m hap py.) Clap a long if you feel like that’s what you wan na do.

Happy — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Happy" by Pharrell Williams in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 138 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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About “Happy”

Can I learn "Happy" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Happy" with hands-separate practice in G at 138 BPM.
What key is "Happy" by Pharrell Williams played in?
Happy is arranged in the key of G 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 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Happy" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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 Pharrell Williams. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Pharrell Williams can I play here?
Try "HAPPY", "Happy", "Freedom". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Happy"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Happy" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Happy"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Happy" is in the key of G at 138 BPM.