Put On A Happy Face

by Charles Strouse
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Lyrics

(F)Gray skies are gon na (D7)clear up, (Gm)put on a hap py (Gm7)face.

(F)Brush off the clouds and (D7)cheer up, (Gm)put on a hap py (Cm7)face.

(Bb)Take off the (E7)gloom y (A7)mask of (D7)trag e dy; it’s (C7)not your (F)style.

(Bb)You’ll look so (E7)good that (A7)you’ll be (D7)glad ya de (G7)cid ed to (C)smile!

(F)Pick out a pleas ant (D7)out look, (Gm)stick out that no ble (Gm7)chin.

(F)Wipe off that “full of (D7)doubt” look, (Gm)slap on a hap py (Cm7)grin.

(F7)And (C7)spread

(F)sun shine all (Gm7)o ver (C7)the (A7)place; (D7)just (G7)put on a (Gm7)hap (C7)py (F)face.

Put On A Happy Face — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Put On A Happy Face" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 160 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 “Put On A Happy Face”

Why does "Put On A Happy Face" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Put On A Happy Face".
What key is "Put On A Happy Face" by Charles Strouse played in?
Put On A Happy Face is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Put On A Happy Face"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Put On A Happy Face" 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 "Put On A Happy Face"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Put On A Happy Face"?
"Put On A Happy Face" was originally performed by Charles Strouse. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Charles Strouse can I play here?
Try "YOU'RE NEVER FULLY DRESSED WITHOUT A SMILE", "I THINK I'M GONNA LIKE IT HERE", "MAYBE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Put On A Happy Face"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Put On A Happy Face".
Can I see all the notes in "Put On A Happy Face"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 160 BPM.