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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Oh Happy Day" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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

Can I play "Oh Happy Day" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Oh Happy Day" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Oh Happy Day"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Oh Happy Day" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Oh Happy Day"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Oh Happy Day" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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