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When (C)ev er I feel a (C9)fraid
I (F)hold my head e rect
and (G7)whis tle a hap py (G)tune,
so (C)no one will sus (G7)pect I’m a (C)fraid.
While shiv er ing in my (C9)shoes,
I (F)strike a care less pose
and (G7)whis tle a hap py (G)tune
and (C)no one ev er (G7)knows I’m a (C)fraid.
The re (Ab)sult of this de cep tion is (C)ver y strange to tell,
for (G)when I fool the (Gm)peo ple I fear, I (D9)fool my self as (G7)well!
I (C)whis tle a hap py (C9)tune
and (F)ev ’ry sin gle time
the (G7)hap pi ness in the tune
con (C)vinc es me that I’m (G7)not a (C)fraid.
(F)Make be lieve you’re brave
and the (C)trick will take you far.
(F)You may be as brave
as you (C)make be lieve you are.
(F)(Whistle)
(D)You may be as brave
as you make be (G7)lieve you (C)are.
I Whistle A Happy Tune — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I Whistle A Happy Tune" by Rodgers & Hammerstein: 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: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “I Whistle A Happy Tune”
- What key is "I Whistle A Happy Tune" by Rodgers & Hammerstein played in?
- I Whistle A Happy Tune 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 "I Whistle A Happy Tune"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Whistle A Happy Tune" 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 "I Whistle A Happy Tune"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Whistle A Happy Tune"?
- "I Whistle A Happy Tune" was originally performed by Rodgers & Hammerstein. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein can I play here?
- Try "All At Once You Love Her", "An Ordinary Couple", "A Puzzlement". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I Whistle A Happy Tune" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Whistle A Happy Tune" by Rodgers & Hammerstein. 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 "I Whistle A Happy Tune" 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 "I Whistle A Happy Tune" 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.