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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Have A Nice Day" 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#, 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Have A Nice Day"?
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 "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 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 "Have A Nice Day". Key of C#, 120 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.