Happiness
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Intro: Gm C
verse 1
F Gm C
Happiness is like a bird with twenty wings
F Dm C
try to catch him as he flies
F Gm C
Happiness is like a bird that only sings
F Dm C
when his head is in the skies
verse 2
F7 Bb
You can try to make him walk beside you
G7 C
You can say the door is open wide
A D
If you grab at him, woe betide you,
Gm C
I know because I've tried.
verse 3
F Gm C
Like a butterfly upon an April morning
F Dm C
very quickly taking fright
F Gm C
Happiness is come and gone without a warning
F Dm C
Jack-O-Lantern in the night
verse 4
F7 Bb
I will follow him across the meadow
G7 C
I will follow him across the hill
F Gm Bb Gm
and if I can catch him I will try to bring you,
C F
oh yes, happiness
Bb F D7
If I can catch him I will try to bring you
Gm Bb C F
all my love and happiness
How to play Happiness
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 Gm. 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.