Lyrics
I’m on ly hap py when it (Em)rains.
I’m on ly hap py when it’s (C)com li cat ed.
And though I know you can’t ap (C)pre ci ate it, I’m on ly hap py when it (Em)rains.
You know I love it when the (C)news is bad
and why it feels so good to (C)feel so sad.
I’m on ly hap py when it (G)rains.
(A)Pour
your (Em)mis er y down,
pour your (G)mis er y down on (A)me.
Pour your (Em)mis er y down,
pour your (G)mis er y down on (D)me.
I’m on ly hap py when it (Em)rains.
I feel the good when things are (C)go in’ wrong.
I on ly lis ten to to (C)sad, sad songs.
I’m on ly hap py when it (G)rains.
(A)Pour
your (Em)mis er y down,
pour your (G)mis er y down on (A)me.
Pour your (Em)mis er y down,
pour your (G)mis er y down on (D)me.
I’m on ly hap py when it I on ly smile in the (Em)dark.
My on ly com fort is the (C)night gone black.
I did n’t ac ci dent al ly (C)tell you that.
I’m on ly hap py when it (A)me.
Pour your (Em)mis er y down,
pour your (G)mis er y down on (A)me.
Pour your (Em)mis er y down.
(F)You can keep me com pa ny as (G)long as you don’t care
I’m on ly hap py when it (Em)rains.
You’ll wan na hear a bout my (C)new ob ses sion.
I’m rid ing high up on a (C)deep de pres sion.
I’m on ly hap py when it (Em)rains.
Pour some (C)mis er y down on (Am)me.
I’m on ly hap py when it (Em)rains.
Only Happy When It Rains by Garbage
Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 124 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Only Happy When It Rains”
- What key is "Only Happy When It Rains" in?
- "Only Happy When It Rains" by Garbage is in the key of E with a tempo of 124 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Only Happy When It Rains" 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 "Only Happy When It Rains" 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 "Only Happy When It Rains" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Garbage can I play here?
- Try "ONLY HAPPY WHEN IT RAINS", "STUPID GIRL", "The World Is Not Enough". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.