Oh Happy Day

by Edwin R. Hawkins
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Oh, hap py day!

hap py (Bb)day!

Oh, hap py day!

Oh, hap py day!

(D7)When Je sus (Gm7)washed, when Je sus washed,

when Je sus (Gm7)washed, when Je sus washed, when Je sus (Gm7)washed, when Je sus washed, washed my sins a way.

hap py (Bb)day!

Oh, hap py day!

hap py (Bb)day!

(F)La la la la la la la la (Bb)la.

la la la la la la la (F)La la la la la.

(Bb)La la la la la.

(D)La la la la la la la.

La la la la la la la.

La la la la la.

La la la la la.

Oh, hap py day!

hap py day!

Oh, hap py day!

Oh, hap py (B)day!

When Je sus (Em7)washed, when Je sus washed, when Je sus (Em7)washed, when Je sus washed, when Je sus (Em)washed, when Je sus (A7)washed, he washed my sins a (D)way.

la la la la la la.

La la la la la la la.

La la la la la.

La la la la la.

(Eb)He taught me (Bb)how

(Bb7)to (Eb)watch,

fight and pray.

(Eb)Fight and pray!

(Eb)And live re (Bb)joic

(Bb7)ing ev

(Eb)’ry, ev ’ry day.

(Eb)Ev ’ry (Bb)day!

(F)Oh, hap py day!

hap py (F)day!

Oh, hap py day!

Oh, hap py day!

When Je sus (Dm7)washed, when Je sus washed, when Je sus (Dm7)washed, when Je sus washed, when Je sus washed

Je sus washed my sins a (C)way.

Oh, hap py (F)day!

I’m talk ing ’bout that (C)hap py day!

hap py (F)day!

(C)way.

Oh, hap py (F)day!

I’m talk ing ’bout that (C)hap py Oh, hap py (F)day!

Oh, hap py (F)day!

Oh, hap py (F)day!

Oh, hap py (F)day!

(Bb)Oh, (F)hap py (C)day!

Oh Happy Day by Edwin R. Hawkins

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 104 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Oh Happy Day

What key is "Oh Happy Day" in?
"Oh Happy Day" by Edwin R. Hawkins is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 104 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Oh Happy Day" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
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.
How long does it take to learn "Oh Happy Day" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

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