Happy To Be Here
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chords
G : 320003 or 3x0003 G/F# : 2x0003 G7 : 320001
C : x32010 C* : 3x2013 (used with 3x0003 G shape for hammer-ons)
Em: 022000
A7: x02020
D : xx0232 D7 xx0212
G
All of my neighbors are all up in arms
C G
About something they saw on TV.
G Em
Seems some politician got busted for something
A7 D D7
That won't make any difference to me.
G G7
Now, I'm sure it's all true and I'm tired of this too
C A7
But I can't pray for someone to fall
G G/F# Em A7
I let all them people do what people do
C D G C G
I'm just happy to be here at all
G
I'm happy to be here to vote randomly
C G
On who ought to take the next dive
G Em
I'm eager to see what the downfall will be
A7 D7
And all the hilarity on Saturday Night Live
G G7
You know, mostly it's all scandal t.v. these days
C A7
That's where the real money must fall
G G/F# Em A7
Down from the smog of some Hollywood haze
C D G
I'm just happy to be here at all
C
I'm happy to be here
G C* G C* G C* G C*
Happy to be Ha ppy
(harmonica solo)
G D C G D C C D G C G D G
G
Just happy to be here to see how it goes
C G
If everything blows into space
G Em
I've been walking my tennis shoes right through my toes
A7 D7
Trying to keep up with the rest of the race.
G G7
Mostly I stare out my window these days
C A7
Watching my dog chase her ball
G G/# Em A7
I'll do my job here whatever it pays
C D G C G D G
I'm just happy to be here at all.
How to play Happy To Be Here
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.