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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Happening" by The Supremes: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Happening" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Happening" by The Supremes. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Happening" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Happening" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.