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I’m on ly hap py when it (Gm)rains.
I’m on ly hap py when it’s (Eb)com pli cat ed.
And though I know you can’t ap (Eb)pre ci ate it, I’m on ly hap py when it (Gm)rains.
You know I love it when the (Eb)news is bad
and why it feels so good to (Eb)feel so sad.
I’m on ly hap py when it (Bb)rains.
(C)(1.,3.)
your (G)mis er y down,
pour your (Bb)mis er y down on (C)me.
Pour your (G)mis er y down,
pour your (Bb)mis er y down on (F)me.
I’m on ly hap py when it (Gm)rains.
I feel the good when things are (Eb)go in’ wrong.
I on ly lis ten to to (Eb)sad, sad songs.
I’m on ly hap py when it (Bb)rains.
(C)(2.)
your (G)mis er y down,
pour your (Bb)mis er y down on (C)me.
Pour your (G)mis er y down,
pour your (Bb)mis er y down on (F)me.
I’m on ly hap py when it I on ly smile in the (Gm)dark.
My on ly com fort is the (Eb)night gone black.
I did n’t ac ci den tal ly (Eb)tell you that
I’m on ly hap py when it (C)me.
Pour your (G)mis er y down,
pour your (Bb)mis er y down on (C)me.
Pour your (G)mis er y down.
(Ab)You can keep me com pa ny as (Bb)long as you don’t care
I’m on ly hap py when it (Gm)rains.
You’ll wan na hear a bout my (Eb)new ob ses sion.
I’m rid ing high up on a (Eb)deep de pres sion.
I’m on ly hap py when it (Gm)rains.
Pour some mis er y down on me.
I’m on ly hap py when it (Gm)rains.
Pour some mis er y down on me.
I’m on ly hap py when it (Gm)rains.
Only Happy When It Rains — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Only Happy When It Rains" 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 Eb, 120 BPM.
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About “Only Happy When It Rains”
- Can I play "Only Happy When It Rains" 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 "Only Happy When It Rains" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Only Happy When It Rains" by Garbage played in?
- Only Happy When It Rains is arranged in the key of Eb 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 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Only Happy When It Rains" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "Only Happy When It Rains"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Cm, Eb, F, G, Gm.
- What other songs by Garbage can I play here?
- Try "STUPID GIRL", "The World Is Not Enough", "Only Happy When It Rains". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Only Happy When It Rains"?
- 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. "Only Happy When It Rains" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Only Happy When It Rains"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Only Happy When It Rains" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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