Oh Happy Day

by Edwin R. Hawkins
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Lyrics

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Oh Happy Day" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 104 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Oh Happy Day

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 — 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 Edwin R. Hawkins played in?
Oh Happy Day is arranged in the key of Bb 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 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Oh Happy Day" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Oh Happy Day"?
Yes — 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 Edwin R. Hawkins. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 — 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 Bb at 104 BPM.

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