What key is "Oh Happy Day" in?

"Oh Happy Day" by The Edwin Hawkins Singers is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Oh Happy Day" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Oh Happy Day" 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 "Oh Happy Day"?

This arrangement of "Oh Happy Day" uses 5 chords: A7, C, D7, E7, G.

How long does it take to learn "Oh Happy Day" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

Lyrics

Oh hap py day, (Oh hap py day) oh hap py day, (Oh py day) when Je sus (A7)washed,

oh, when He washed,

when Je sus (A7)washed.

He washed the sins a way.

(Oh hap py day)

Aw (G)hap py day.

hap py day) Oh hap py day, (Oh hap py day) oh hap py day, (Oh py day) when Je sus (A7)washed,

oh, when He washed,

when Je sus (A7)washed.

He washed the sins a way.

(Oh hap py day)

(G)hap py (Oh hap py day) Oh hap py day, He taught me (G)how

to (C)watch,

fight and pray,

(C)fight and pray,

and live re (G)joic

ing (C)ev

’ry and day,

(C)ev ’ry day.

and live re Oh hap py day,

(Oh hap py day) oh hap py day,

(Oh hap py day) when Je sus (A7)washed,

oh, when He washed,

when Je sus (A7)washed,

He washed my sins a way.

(Oh, hap py day) Oh hap py day.

(Oh hap py day) He taught me (G)how

to (C)watch,

fight and pray,

and live re (G)joic

ing (C)ev

’ry and day,

ev ’ry day.

and live re Oh hap py day,

Oh Happy Day by The Edwin Hawkins Singers

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Oh Happy Day”

What key is "Oh Happy Day" in?: "Oh Happy Day" by The Edwin Hawkins Singers is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Oh Happy Day" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Oh Happy Day" 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 "Oh Happy Day"?: This arrangement of "Oh Happy Day" uses 5 chords: A7, C, D7, E7, G.
How long does it take to learn "Oh Happy Day" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.