Oh Happy Day

by The Edwin Hawkins Singers
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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)

Aw

(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

โ€™ry and day,

(C)ev โ€™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,

fight and pray,

and live re (G)joic

ing (C)ev

โ€™ry and day,

ev โ€™ry day.

and live re Oh hap py day,

Oh Happy Day โ€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Oh Happy Day" in visual bar notation โ€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About โ€œOh Happy Dayโ€

Why does "Oh Happy Day" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff โ€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Oh Happy Day".
What key is "Oh Happy Day" by The Edwin Hawkins Singers played in?
Oh Happy Day 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 "Oh Happy Day"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Oh Happy Day" 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 "Oh Happy Day"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Oh Happy Day"?
"Oh Happy Day" was originally performed by The Edwin Hawkins Singers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Oh Happy Day"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A7, C, D7, E7, G.
Is this real sheet music for "Oh Happy Day"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration โ€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Oh Happy Day".
Can I see all the notes in "Oh Happy Day"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 100 BPM.

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