If It Makes You Happy

by Sheryl Crow
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I’ve been long,

a long way from here.

(G)Put on a pon cho, played for mos qui tos, and (G)drank ’til I was thirst y a gain.

We went search ing

through thrift store jun gles,

found Ge (Gsus)ron i mo’s ri fle, the Mar i lyn’s sham poo and (G)Ben ny Good man’s cor set and pen.

Well, O.

K.,

I made this (D)up.

I (C)prom ised you I’d nev er give up.

If it makes you hap py,

it can’t be that bad.

If it makes you hap py,

then why the hell are you so sad?

You get down,

a real low from down.

(G)You lis ten to trane, de rail your own train.

Well, (G)who ’til has n’t been there be fore?

I come ’round, ing

a round the hard way.

Bring you (Gsus)com ics in bed, scrape the mold off the bread, tos, and (G)serve you french man’s toast set a gain.

Well, O.

K.,

I still get (D)stoned.

I’m (C)not the kind of girl you’d take home.

If it makes you hap py,

it can’t be that bad.

If it makes you hap py,

then why the hell are you so sad?

You get down, sad?

If it makes you hap py,

it can’t be that bad.

If it makes you hap py,

then why the hell are you so sad?

We’ve been

sad?

If It Makes You Happy by Sheryl Crow

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 96 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “If It Makes You Happy

What key is "If It Makes You Happy" in?
"If It Makes You Happy" by Sheryl Crow is in the key of G with a tempo of 96 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "If It Makes You Happy" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "If It Makes You Happy" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "If It Makes You Happy"?
This arrangement of "If It Makes You Happy" uses 7 chords: Am7, C, C9, D, Em, G, Gsus4.
How long does it take to learn "If It Makes You Happy" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Sheryl Crow can I play here?
Try "STEVE McQUEEN", "MY FAVORITE MISTAKE", "REAL GONE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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