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Hey (G)life, I look at se (C)me;
I can (D7)see the re al i (G)ty, yeah; ’cause when you shook me, took me (C)out a my world, I (Bb)woke up;
sud den ly I just (Ab)woke up
to the hap pen (G)ning.
When you (C)find
that you (D7)left the fu ture be (G)hind,
’cause when you’ve got a ten der (C)love you don’t take (Bb)care of
then you bet ter be (Ab)ware of
the hap pen (G)ing.
One (G)day you’re (D7)up (One day you’re up) when you turn a round (when you turn a round) you’ll find your (B7)world (you’ll find your world) is tum bl in’ (Em)down (is tum bl in’ down).
It hap pened (D)to
me and it can hap pen to (G)you.
I was (G)sure I felt at se (C)cure,
un til (D7)love the took a de (G)tour, yeah; ’cause when you rid ing high on (C)top of the world it (Bb)hap pened,
sud den ly it just (Ab)hap pened.
to I saw my (G)dreams
torn a (C)part
when love (D7)walked a way from my (G)heart,
’cause when you lose that pre cious (C)love you need to (Bb)guide you
some thing hap pens in (Ab)side you,
the hap pen (G)ing.
Now (G)I see (D7)life (Now I see life) for what turn it is (for you what it is); it’s not all (B7)dreams (it’s not all dreams), it’s tum not all (Em)bliss (it’s not bl all bliss).
It hap pened (D)to me and it can hap pen to (G)you.
I was (G)you.
And then it hap pened.
(G)Oo,
and then it hap pened.
(Abm)Oo,
and then it hap pened.
(Abm)Oo,
and then it hap pened.
Is it (Ab)real,
is it (Db)fake,
is this (Eb7)game of life a mis (Ab)take?
’Cause when I lost the love I (Bbm)thought ty was mine for (Cb)cer tain,
sud den ly it (Fb7)start (A)hurt in’.
I saw the (Ab)light
is too (Db)late,
when that (Eb7)fic kle fin ger of (Ab)fate,
yeah, it I came and broke my (Bbm)pret ty bal loon; I (Cb)woke up,
sud den ly I (Fb7)just (A)woke up.
I saw the
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The Happening — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "The Happening" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 100 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 “The Happening”
- Can I play "The Happening" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Happening" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The Happening" by The Supremes played in?
- The Happening 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 "The Happening"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Happening" 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 "The Happening"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Happening"?
- "The Happening" was originally performed by The Supremes. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Happening"?
- This arrangement uses 21 chords: A, Ab, Abm, Am, B7, Bb, Bbm, C, +13 more.
- What other songs by The Supremes can I play here?
- Try "LOVE CHILD", "YOU CAN'T HURRY LOVE", "SOMEDAY WE'LL BE TOGETHER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Happening"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Happening" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Happening"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Happening" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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