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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 — 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 Eb, 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”
- 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 Eb at 120 BPM.
- 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 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 Eb at 120 BPM.
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