Get Happy
View chords used in this chart
D/F# G
Sometimes I’m happy,
D/F# A
Sometimes I’m sad.
D/F# G
Sometimes I feel good,
Em A
Sometimes it’s bad.
D/F# G
But when I am happy,
F# Em
And I’m holding your hand,
D/F# G
Nothing can stop me,
A D/F#
Not the sea or the sand.
D/F# G
But when I am sad,
F# Em
And my head’s in a whirl,
D/F# G
I can’t get happy,
A D/F#
Not for diamonds or pearls.
D/F# G
I just can’t get happy,
A D/F#
Not for diamonds or pearls.
Instrumental
D/F# G
Sometimes I’m happy,
D/F# A
Sometimes I’m sad.
D/F# G
Sometimes I feel good,
Em A
Sometimes it’s bad.
D/F# G
But when I am happy,
F# Em
And I’m holding your hand,
D/F# G
Nothing can stop me,
A D/F#
Not the sea or the sand.
D/F# G
But when I am sad,
F# Em
And my head’s in a whirl,
D/F# G
I can’t get happy,
A D/F#
Not for diamonds or pearls.
D/F# G
I just can’t get happy,
A D/F#
Not for diamonds or pearls.
How to play Get Happy
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D/F#. 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.