Happy Working Song

by Amy Adams
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Lyrics

(D)Come, my lit tle (A)friends, as we (G)all sing a (D)hap py lit tle (G)work ing song, mer ry lit tle voic es (A7)clear and (A)strong.

(D)Come and (D)roll your (G)sleeves up (A)(so to speak) and (D)pitch in, (G)clean ing (A)crud up in the (D)kitch en (Bm7)as (D)we (E9)sing a (G)long.

(D)Trill a cheer y (A)tune in the (G)tub as you (D)scrub a stub born (G)mil dew stain; pluck a (F#7)hair ball from the (Bm)show er drain (E9)to the (E9)gay re (D)frain of a (A7sus)hap py (A7)work ing (D)song.

(Bm)We’ll keep (F#7)sing ing (Bm)with out (E9)fail; (D6)oth er (A7)wise we’d (D)spoil it.

(Bm)Hos ing (F#7)down the (Bm)gar bage (Bm)pail and (E7)scrub (Bm7)bing (E7)up (CN.C.)the (Em7)toi (A7)let!

Oh, (D)how we all en (A)joy let ting (G)loose with a (D)lit tle “la da (G)dum dum dum” while we’re (F#7)emp ty ing the (Bm)vac u (Bm)um.

(E9)It’s such (E9)fun to (D)hum a (A7sus)hap py (A7)work ing (Bm)song, (E9)hmm,

a (G)hap py (A7)work ing (D)song.

(F#)Oh, how (B)strange a place to (C#7)be till (F#)Ed ward (C#)comes for (D#m)me!

My heart (C#)is (F#)sigh ing.

(A)Still, as (D)long as I am (E)here, I (A)guess a (E)new ex (F#m)pe ri (F#m)ence could (G#7sus)be worth (G#7)try ing.

(G#m7)Hey!

(C#7sus)Keep (Em7)dry (A7)ing!

(D)You can do a (A)lot when you’ve (G)got such a (D)hap py work ing (G)tune to hum while you’re spong ing up the (A)soap y (A7)scum.

(D)We a (D)dore each (G)filth y (A)chore that we de (D)ter mine.

(G)So, friends, (A)e ven though you’re (Bm)ver min, (Bm)we’re a (E9)hap py (F#7)work ing (Bm)throng.

(D)Sing ing as we fetch the de (A7sus)ter gent box (D)for the smell y (A)shirts and the (F#m7)stink y (B7)socks.

(Em7)Sing a long.

If you can not sing, then (G)hum a long as we’re fin ish ing our (Em7)hap (A)py (G)work (A)ing (D)song.

Happy Working Song — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Happy Working Song" by Amy Adams: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 172 BPM.

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

About “Happy Working Song”

What key is "Happy Working Song" by Amy Adams played in?
Happy Working Song is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Happy Working Song"?
The arrangement plays at 172 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Happy Working Song" 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 Working Song"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Happy Working Song"?
"Happy Working Song" was originally performed by Amy Adams. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Happy Working Song"?
This arrangement uses 26 chords: A, A6, A7, B, B7, Bm, Bm7, C, +18 more.
What other songs by Amy Adams can I play here?
Try "THAT'S HOW YOU KNOW", "Happy Working Song", "That's How You Know". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Happy Working Song" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Happy Working Song" by Amy Adams. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Happy Working Song" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Happy Working Song" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.