Shiny Happy People

· by R.E.M.

Rock G Medium R.E.M.

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Lyrics

(B)Shin y hap py peo ple laugh ing.

(F#m)Meet me in (E)the (F#m)crowd,

(A)peo ple, (E)peo ple.

(F#m)Throw your love (E)a (F#m)round.

(A)Love me, (E)love me.

(F#m)Take it in (E)to (F#m)town.

(A)Hap py, (E)hap py.

(F#m)Put it in (E)the (F#m)ground where (E)the flow ers grow.

(Em7)Gold and sil ver shine.

(B)Shin y hap py peo ple hold ing hands.

(B)Shin y hap py peo ple laugh ing.

(F#m)Ev ’ry one (E)a (F#m)round,

(A)love them, (E)love them.

(F#m)Put it in (E)your (F#m)hands,

(A)take it, (E)take it.

(F#m)There’s no time (E)to (F#m)cry.

(A)Hap py, (E)hap py.

(F#m)Put it in (E)your (F#m)heart where (E)to mor row shines.

(Em7)Gold and sil ver shine.

(B)Shin y hap py peo ple hold ing hands.

(B)Shin y hap py peo ple laugh ing.

ple laugh ing.

Oh!

Here we go!

(B)Shin y hap py peo ple hold ing hands.

(B)Shin y hap py peo ple laugh ing.

(B)Shin y hap py peo ple hold ing hands.

(B)Shin y hap py peo ple laugh ing.

Shiny Happy People — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Shiny Happy People" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 126 BPM.

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About “Shiny Happy People”

What key is "Shiny Happy People" by R.E.M. played in?: Shiny Happy People is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Shiny Happy People"?: The arrangement plays at 126 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Shiny Happy People" 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 "Shiny Happy People"?: Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Shiny Happy People"?: "Shiny Happy People" was originally performed by R.E.M.. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Shiny Happy People"?: This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, B, Bm, C, E, Em, Em7, F#m, +1 more.
What other songs by R.E.M. can I play here?: Try "EVERYBODY HURTS", "IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT", "Everybody Hurts". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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