Spread A Little Happiness
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verse 1
C C7
I've got a creed for every need, so easy that it must succeed
F Ab7 C G7
I'll set it down for you to read, so please, take heed.
C Em
Keep out the gloom. Let in the sun. That's my advice for everyone.
Am Am/G D7 G D7 G7
It's only once we pass this way, so day by day,
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C Em Am C7 F Dm Em7 A7
Even though the darkest clouds are in the sky, when things go wrong well you mustn't cry.
F Am C G7 C Am Dm G7
Spread a little happiness as you go by. Please try.
C Em Am C7 F Dm Em7 A7
What's the use of worrying and feeling blue? When days are long, keep on smiling through
F Am C G7 C F C C7
Spread a little happiness till dreams come true. Surely you'll be
Dm C G F#dim G
wise to make the best of every blues day
Dm G F Am Dm G7
Don't you realize it may be Monday or next Tuesday - your golden shoes day?
C Em Am C7 F Dm Em7 A7
Never let the rain clouds spoil a perfect sky, here's the thought that you must apply.
F Am C G7 C F C
Spread a little happiness as you go by.
VERSE 2
C C7
The rule is old, so I've been told, but still it's worth its weight in gold.
F Ab7 C G7
It pays you back a thousand fold, so be enrolled
C Em
Upon the lists of optimists and disregard the pessimists.
Am Am/G D7 G D7 G7
This life is short, so try to smile, each little while. Chorus
verse 3
C C7
Keep smiling through each thing you do and happiness you must accrue.
F Ab7 C G7
It's something that's both tried and true for me and you.
C Em
Let me advise, you must surprise, it's most unwise to compromise.
Am Am/G D7 G D7 G7
When things look bad just close your eyes and improvise. Chorus
How to play Spread A Little Happiness
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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.