Happiness Is Overrated
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This is such a simple song I was really surprised there were no chords on here for it.
Note: the riff sounds best if you play it in octaves.
D
And speaking of
E
Little Miss Catherine
A F#m
I feel swell, oh well
D
Because losing you
E A
Was something I always
F#m D
Did so well...
E A F#m
I guess I just can't tell anymore
D E
And the feeling I get when I see your clothes
A F#m
Spread out on my floor
D E
Oh I'm such a bore, I'm such a bore
A G# F#m
I don't do anything anymore
D E
I just count these ceiling tiles falling to my floor segue to riff
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D|--------------7-7-|
A|-----7-7--5-5-----|
E|-5-5--------------|
A F#m
Sorry I nearly lost my head
A F#m
I'm sorry I nearly lost my head
D E
But you know those words that you said
A F#m
They get stuck here in my head
D E A F#m
And this feeling I dread it makes me wish I was dead
D E
Or just alone instead. I'll be alone instead
A G# F#m
I don't need anyone in this bed
D E
Just these ceiling tiles falling through my head segue to riff
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D|--------------7-7-|
A|-----7-7--5-5-----|
E|-5-5--------------|
A F#m D Bm
A F#m
Sorry I really lost my head
A F#m
Oh I'm so sorry I really lost my head
A
Oh those words you said
How to play Happiness Is Overrated
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. 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.