Happy Talk
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Intro D9 D
D5+ G E7 E13
Happy talk keep talkin' happy talk
D5+ G E7 E13
Talk about things you'd like to do
D5+ G E7 E13
You got to have a dream if you don't have a dream
D5+ G E7 E13
How you gonna have a dream come true
D5+ G E7 E13
Talk about the moon floatin' in the sky
D5+ G E7 E13
Lookin' at a lily on the lake
D5+ G E7 E13
Talk about a bird learnin' how to fly
D5+ G E7 E13
Makin' all the music he can make
D5+ G E7 E13
Happy talk keep talkin' happy talk
D5+ G E7 E13
Talk about things you'd like to do
D5+ G E7 E13
You got to have a dream if you don't have a dream
D5+ G E7 E13
How you gonna have a dream come true
D5+ G E7 E13
Talk about a boy sayin' to a girl
D5+ G E7 E13
"Golly baby i'm a lucky 'cause"
D5+ G E7 E13
Talk about the girl sayin' to the boy
D5+ G E7 E13
"You and me is lucky to be us"
D5+ G E7 E13
Happy talk keep talkin' happy talk
D5+ G E7 E13
Talk about things you'd like to do
D5+ G E7 E13
You got to have a dream if you don't have a dream
D5+ G E7 E13
How you gonna have a dream come true
D5+ G E7 E13
If you don't talk happy and you never have dream
D5+ G E7 E13
Then you'll never have a dream come true
How to play Happy Talk
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 D9. 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.