Other arrangements of Shiny Happy People
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(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.
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(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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Shiny Happy People" by R.E.M. 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 G, 126 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 “Shiny Happy People”
- Can I learn "Shiny Happy People" 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 "Shiny Happy People" with hands-separate practice in G at 126 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Shiny Happy People"?
- 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 "Shiny Happy People" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Shiny Happy People"?
- 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. "Shiny Happy People" is in the key of G at 126 BPM.
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