Other arrangements of It Happens
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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 — Simple Sheet Music
"It Happens" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "It Happens"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "It Happens". Key of Ab, 170 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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