Put On A Happy Face
View chords used in this chart
C A7 Fm7 G7
Gray skies are gonna clear up, put on a happy face;
C A7 Dm7 Fm7
Brush off the clouds and cheer up, put on a happy face.
E7 A7 Dm7 G7 C C7
Take off that gloomy mask of tragedy it's not your style
E7 A7 F Fm7 G7
You'll look so good that you'll be glad, you decided, to smile
Chorus
C A7 Fm7 G7
Pick out a pleasant outlook, stick out that noble chin;
C A7 Dm7 Fm7
Wipe off that full of doubt look, slap on a happy grin.
F C G7 A7 C G7 C
And, Spread sunshine all over the place, put on a happy face.
Interlude: Chords of Chorus
C A7 Fm7 G7
Gray skies are gonna clear up, put on a happy face;
C A7 Dm7 Fm7
Brush off the clouds and cheer up, put on a happy face.
E7 A7 Dm7 G7 C C7
And if you’re feeling cross and bickerish, don’t sit and whine
E7 A7 F Fm7 G7
Think about banana splits and licorice, and you’ll feel fine.
C A7 Fm7 G7
I knew a girl so gloomy, she’d never laugh or sing,
C A7 Dm7 Fm7
She wouldn’t listen too me, now she’s a mean old thing,
F C G7 A7
So, Spread sunshine all over the place,
C E7 C#7 F#7
Put on a happy, put on a happy,
C G7 C
And put on a happy face.
Outro:
F G7 F G7 C
Di Du Di Da Da, Di Duh, Di Duh.
How to play Put On A Happy Face
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.