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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Only Happy When It Rains" by Garbage: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Only Happy When It Rains”
- What key is "Only Happy When It Rains" by Garbage played in?
- Only Happy When It Rains is arranged in the key of Bb 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Only Happy When It Rains" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Only Happy When It Rains" by Garbage. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Only Happy When It Rains" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Only Happy When It Rains" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.