Happy Adjacent
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C
[Verse 1]
G Cadd9
If I sing the same song over and over
Am C
Will it start to sound believable and better?
G Cadd9
Will all the syllables slice my tongue into parables?
Am C
And will I start to feel more beautiful?
[Pre-Chorus]
Em D* C
Why’s there a but on the end of every positive statement I’m making?
Em D*
Will I finally give in let my life begin?
C
Be okay with being happy adjacent?
[Chorus]
G
It's all good I’m doing great
Cadd9
I haven’t cried one time today
Am
I’m happy standing still in place
C
When my life starts I won’t be late
G
It’s all good I’m doing great
Cadd9
I won’t miss calls from mom today
Am
I’m glad I’m here my ends aren’t frayed
C
When my life starts I won’t be late
G
[Verse 2]
G Cadd9
When my tattoos start to match my outfit
Am C
Maybe I’ll feel less like an idiot
G Cadd9
And then I’ll prove my parents wrong
Am
Finally make it off a song
C
And quit asking for help
[Pre-Chorus]
Em D* C
Why’s there a but on the end of every positive statement I’m making?
Em D*
Will I finally give in let my life begin?
C
Be okay with being happy adjacent?
[Chorus]
G
It's all good I’m doing great
Cadd9
I haven’t cried one time today
Am
I’m happy standing still in place
C
When my life starts I won’t be late
G
It’s all good I’m doing great
Cadd9
I won’t miss calls from mom today
Am
I’m glad I’m here my ends aren’t frayed
C
When my life starts I won’t be late
G
Cadd9
Am
C
[Post-Chorus]
G
It’s all good I’m doing great
Cadd9
I like who I could be today
Am
Times running out don’t hesitate
C
When my life starts I won’t be late
G
How to play Happy Adjacent
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 C. 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.