Other arrangements of It Happens
Pick a learning view.
Missed my a larm clock ring in’.
Woke up, tel e phone scream in’; (Ab5)boss man sing in’ his same ol’ (Eb5)song.
Drove in late a bout an hour, no cup of cof fee, no show er, (Ab5)walk of shame with two dif f’rent shoes on.
Now it’s (Cm)poor me, why me, oh me, bor in’, the same old worn out blah blah sto ry.
There’s no good ex pla na tion for it at all.
(Eb)Ain’t no rhyme or rea son, (Bb)no com pli cat ed mean in’.
(Cm)Ain’t no need to o ver think it.
(Ab)Let go, laugh in’.
(Eb)Life don’t go quite like you planned it.
(Bb)We try so hard to un der stand it.
The (Cm)ir re fut a ble, (Bb)in dis put a ble (Ab)fact is:
Psssh!
It (Eb5)hap pens.
My (Eb)trust y rust y had a flat.
I bor rowed my neigh bor’s Cad il lac, “I’ll be right back; go in’ down to Wal ly World.”
That yel low light turned red too quick ly; knew that truck the mo ment it hit me.
Out stepped my ex and his new (Eb)girl.
But it’s (Cm)hap pens.
(Eb)Ain’t no rhyme or rea son, (Bb)no com pli cat ed mean in’.
(Cm)Ain’t no need to o ver think it.
(Ab)Let (CN.C.)go, laugh in’.
(Eb)Life don’t go quite like you planned it.
(Bb)We try so hard to un der stand it.
The (Cm)ir re fut a ble, (Bb)in dis put a ble (Ab)fact is,
yeah, the (Cm)ir re fut a ble, (Bb)in dis put a ble, (Cm)ab so lut a ble, (Bb)to tal ly beau ti ful (Ab)fact is:
(CN.C.)Psssh!
It (Eb5)hap pens.
It Happens — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "It Happens" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Ab, 170 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “It Happens”
- Can I play "It Happens" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "It Happens" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "It Happens" by Sugarland played in?
- It Happens is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "It Happens"?
- The arrangement plays at 170 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "It Happens" 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 "It Happens"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "It Happens"?
- "It Happens" was originally performed by Sugarland. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "It Happens"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Ab, Abpow, Bb, C, Cm, Db, Eb, Ebpow.
- What other songs by Sugarland can I play here?
- Try "ALL I WANT TO DO", "EVERYDAY AMERICA", "STUCK LIKE GLUE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "It Happens"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "It Happens" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "It Happens"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "It Happens" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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