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E B E B E
Well I never kept a dollar past sunset
B E B E
Always burned a hole in my pants
B E B E
Never made a school mama happy
B E B E
Never blew a second chance on love
E Esus4 E Esus4 E
I need a love to keep me happy
E Esus4 E Esus4 E
I need a love to keep me happy
B E B E
Baby, baby keep me happy
B E B E
Baby, baby keep me happy
 
B E B E
Always took candy from strangers
B E B E
Didn't wanna get me no trade
B E B E
Never want to be like papa
B E B E
Working for the boss every night and day
E Esus4 E Esus4
I need a love to keep me happy
E Esus4 E Esus4 B E
I need a love, baby won't you keep me happy
B E B E
Baby, wont you keep me happy
B E B
Baby, please keep me
 
(solo)
 
E Esus4 E Esus4 E
I need a love to keep me happy
E Esus4 E Esus4 E
I need a love to keep me happy
B E B E
Baby, baby keep me happy
B E B E
Baby, baby keep me happy
 
B E B E
Never got a flash out of cocktails
B E B E
When I got some flesh off the bone
B E B E
Never got a lift out of lear jets
B E B E
When I can fly way back home
E Esus4 E Esus4 E
I need a love to keep me happy
E Esus4 E Esus4 E
I need a love to keep me happy
B E B E
Baby, baby keep me happy
B E B E
Baby, baby keep me happy
 
----------------- Acordes -----------------
B = X 2 4 4 4 2
E = 0 2 2 1 0 0
Esus4 = 0 2 2 2 0 0

How to play Happy

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 E. 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.

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