I Whistle A Happy Tune

by Rodgers & Hammerstein
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Lyrics

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 β€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"I Whistle A Happy Tune" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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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Where are the chord symbols for "I Whistle A Happy Tune" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "I Whistle A Happy Tune" is in C.
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 β€” 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 β€” 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.
Does "I Whistle A Happy Tune" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "I Whistle A Happy Tune" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "I Whistle A Happy Tune"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.