Happy Days
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Intro: / Fmaj7 / D6 /
G F#m B
Enough of London, let’s take a break
Em C D
No more excuses, no time to waste
G C Bm
Pack up a suitcase, drive to the coast
Am C G
Just for the weekend, let’s hit the roads
C C/B Am
Happy days in the haze of summer
G Em
Happy days being with each other
D
We’re gonna take a break by the rolling sea
F C
The perfect summer, just you and me
G F#m B
Up in the clear sky, just feel the breeze
Em C D
And take some shelter, beneath the trees
G C Bm
All of the summer, sun’s beating down
Am C G
Within the country, but out of town
C Am
Happy days in the haze of summer
G Em
Happy days being with each other
D
We’re gonna take a break by the rolling sea
F C
The perfect summer, just you and me
/ Fmaj7 / D6 /
Verse Solo:
/ G / F#m B / Em / C D /
/ G / C Bm / Am / C G /
G F#m B
The light is fading, it’s time to leave
Em C D
So we drive home, back to the heat
G C Bm
Sitting on my sofa, with friends coming round
Am C G
We’re home from the country, I’m back in town
C Am
Happy days in the haze of summer
G Em
Happy days being with each other
D
We’re gonna take a break by the rolling sea
F C
The perfect summer, just you and me
C C/B Am
Happy days in the haze of summer
G Em
Happy days being with each other
D
We’re gonna take a break by the rolling sea
F C
The perfect summer, just you and me
/ Fmaj7 / D6 / Fmaj7 / D6 /
(Single ends here): G
(Album track continues):
G C
We’re gonna take a break, by the rolling sea
G C
We’re gonna take a break, by the rolling sea
G
Oh we’re gonna take a break, and feel the
C
breeze, feel the breeze
Repeat/ad lib/fade:
G
We’re gonna take a break, by the rolling sea
C
We’re gonna take a break, by the rolling sea
How to play Happy Days
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Fmaj7. 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.