Have A Nice Day

by Bon Jovi
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Lyrics

Why you (CN.C.)wan na tell me how to live my life?

Who are (CN.C.)you to tell me if it’s black or white?

Ma ma, can you help me try and un der stand, is (E5)in no cence the diff ’rence ’tween a boy and a man?

My (F#m)dad dy lived a lie.

That’s just the price that he paid.

(A5)Sac ri ficed his life just slav in’ a way.

Oh,

if there’s one thing I hang on to that gets me (B5)through the night.

I

ain’t gon na (A5)do what I don’t want to.

I’m gon na (B5)live my life.

Shin in’ like a dia mond, roll in’ with the dice.

Stand in’ on the ledge, I’ll show the (B5)wind how to fly.

When the (F#m)world gets in my face

I say,

(CN.C.)have a nice (C#m)day.

(B5)Have a nice (C#m)day.

Take a (CN.C.)look a round you, noth in’s what it seems.

We’re liv in’ (CN.C.)in the bro ken home of hopes and dreams.

Let me be the first to shake a help in’ hand.

(E5)An y bod y brave e nough to take a stand?

I’ve (F#m)knocked on ev ’ry door on ev ’ry dead end street (A5)look in’ for for give ness and what’s left to be lieve.

Oh

Ohh,

ooh,

if there’s one thing I hang on to that gets me (B5)through the night.

I

ain’t gon na (A5)do what I don’t want to.

I’m gon na (B5)live my life.

Shin in’ like a dia mond, roll in’ with the dice.

Stand in’ on the ledge, I’ll show the (B5)wind how to fly.

When the (F#m)world gets in my face

I say,

(CN.C.)have a nice (C#m)day.

(B5)Have a nice (C#m)day.

(B5)Have a nice (C#m)day.

When the (C#m)world keeps (E5)try in’ (A5)to drag (E5)me down, got ta (C#m)raise my (E5)hands, (A5)gon na stand (E5)my ground.

I (C#m)say,

hey,

(B5)have a nice (C#m)day.

(B5)Have a nice (C#m)day.

(B5)Have a (CN.C.)nice day.

Have A Nice Day — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Have A Nice Day" by Bon Jovi: 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 C#, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Have A Nice Day”

What key is "Have A Nice Day" by Bon Jovi played in?
Have A Nice Day 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 "Have A Nice Day"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Have A Nice Day" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Have A Nice Day"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Have A Nice Day"?
"Have A Nice Day" was originally performed by Bon Jovi. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Have A Nice Day"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Apow, Asus2, Bpow, C, C#m, C#pow, Epow, F#m.
What other songs by Bon Jovi can I play here?
Try "I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU", "WELCOME TO WHEREVER YOU ARE", "BED OF ROSES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Have A Nice Day" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Have A Nice Day" by Bon Jovi. 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 "Have A Nice Day" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C#, 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 "Have A Nice Day" 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.