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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Only Happy When It Rains" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of E, 124 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Only Happy When It Rains”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Only Happy When It Rains"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Only Happy When It Rains" by Garbage played in?
- Only Happy When It Rains is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Only Happy When It Rains"?
- The arrangement plays at 124 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Only Happy When It Rains" 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 "Only Happy When It Rains"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Only Happy When It Rains"?
- "Only Happy When It Rains" was originally performed by Garbage. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Garbage can I play here?
- Try "ONLY HAPPY WHEN IT RAINS", "STUPID GIRL", "The World Is Not Enough". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Only Happy When It Rains". Key of E, 124 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.


