Happy Time
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E Emaj7
Ah, it's a happy time inside my mind
E Emaj7
When a melody does find a rhyme
E Emaj7 Dmaj7
Says to me I'm comin' home to stay
E Emaj7
Oh, Lord, home to stay
E Dmaj7 E Emaj7 E
I'm comin' home to stay home to stay
E Emaj7
Ah, lord, it's just the same old story
E Emaj7
Something about love for glory
E Emaj7 Dmaj7
A nickel and a dime a dozen fame
E Emaj7
Ah, it's such a shame
E Dmaj7
Ah, the way they use your name
E Emaj7
Ah, you know it's such a shame
E Emaj7
When it's only mine to sing a song
E Emaj7 E
Hoping that you'd cross along my way
Emaj7 Dmaj7
Before I have to move along
E Emaj7
Ah, now move along
E Dmaj7 E
Ah, but I'll be back again Ooh back again
E Emaj7
Lord, it's a happy time inside my mind
E Emaj7
When a melody does find a rhyme
E Emaj7 Dmaj7
Says to me I'm comin' home to stay
E Emaj7
Oh, Lord, home to stay
E Dmaj7 E
I'm comin' home to stay Home to stay
Emaj7
Sleep late now mama
Let the mornin' sun warm your bed
While I'm away
E
While I'm away
How to play Happy Time
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.