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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Only Happy When It Rains" by Garbage in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Only Happy When It Rains" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Only Happy When It Rains" with hands-separate practice in E at 124 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Only Happy When It Rains"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Only Happy When It Rains" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Only Happy When It Rains"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Only Happy When It Rains" is in the key of E at 124 BPM.
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