Get happy - Ella Fitzgerald
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A7 A7/5+ A7 D G/B D G
Forget your troubles and just get happy;
 
D A7 G/B D A7
Ya better chase all your cares a - way.
 
A7/5+ A7 D G/B D G
Sing Hal -le - lu - jah, c'mon get happy,
 
D A7 D D7
Get ready for the judgment day.
 
G Am7 G C
The sun is shinin', c'mon get happy,
 
G D7 Am7 G D7
The Lord is waiting to take your hand;
 
G Am7 G C
Shout Hal - le - lu - jah, c'mon get happy,
 
G D7 Am7 G A7
We're goin' to the Prom - ised Land.
 
(Bridge:)
 
F7 E7
We're headin' 'cross the river,
 
A7 D7
Wash our sins away in the tide
 
F7 Bm7/5- E7 A7
It's all so peaceful on the other side
 
A7 A7/5+ A7 D G/B D G
For - get your troubles and just get happy
 
D A7 G/B D A7
Ya better chase all your cares a - way
 
A7/5+ A7 D G/B D G
Sing Hal - le - lu - jah, c'mon get happy
 
D A7 D D7
Get ready for the judgment day
 
G Am7 G C
The sun is shinin', c'mon get happy,
 
G D7 Am7 G D7
The Lord is waiting to take your hand;
 
G Am7 G C
Shout Hal - le - lu - jah, c'mon get happy,
 
G D7 Am7 G A7
We're goin' to the Prom - ised Land.
 
(Repeat Bridge)
 
(Repeat first verse)

How to play Get happy

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is A7. You can transpose without leaving the page.

Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?

Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.

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