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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Put On A Happy Face" by Charles Strouse 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 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”

Can I learn "Put On A Happy Face" 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 "Put On A Happy Face" with hands-separate practice in F at 160 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Put On A Happy Face"?
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 "Put On A Happy Face" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Put On A Happy Face"?
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. "Put On A Happy Face" is in the key of F at 160 BPM.