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.

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

1 person has learned this song

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.