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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"If It Makes You Happy" 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 G, 96 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 “If It Makes You Happy”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "If It Makes You Happy"?
- 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 "If It Makes You Happy" by Sheryl Crow played in?
- If It Makes You Happy is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "If It Makes You Happy"?
- The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "If It Makes You Happy" 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 "If It Makes You Happy"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "If It Makes You Happy"?
- "If It Makes You Happy" was originally performed by Sheryl Crow. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "If It Makes You Happy"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am7, C, C9, D, Em, G, Gsus4.
- What other songs by Sheryl Crow can I play here?
- Try "STEVE McQUEEN", "MY FAVORITE MISTAKE", "REAL GONE". 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 "If It Makes You Happy". Key of G, 96 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.
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