Happy Anniversary
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Intro
Em G A C
Em G D C
[Verso 1]
Em G
I'm here at your party tryin' not to hurt
D
In my melancholy trousers
A
and my masochistic shirt
Em
Hope I don't look awkward
G
Doin' all I could do
D
To avoid the shade of blue
A
Of my best foot forward shoe
Em
Happy anniversary
G
I see you're doin' fine
A
If I say I am, I'm lying
C
Cause I wish you were still mine
Em
Happy anniversary
G
I see you're doin' fine
A
If I say I am, I'm lying
C
Cause I wish you were still mine
D {EM}
Wish you were still mine
Em G A C
Em G D C
[Verso 2]
Em
Should have never left you,
G
but this is what I get
D
A plastic plate of sorrow from
A
a buffet of regret
Em
Thanks for the invitation,
G
glad to honor your request
D
In what used to be my home as
A
a self -inflicted guest
Em
Happy anniversary
G
I see you're doin' fine
A
If I say I am, I'm lying
C
Cause I wish you were still mine
Em
Happy anniversary
G
I see you're doin' fine
A
If I say I am, I'm lying
C
Cause I wish you were still mine
D Em
Wish you were still mine
Em G A C
Em G D C
Em G A C
Em G D C
How to play Happy Anniversary
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.