Ftap to play
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
F · Dm · Bb · C
Happy Chords – Guitar
Ftap to play
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
F · Dm · Bb · C
Happy Chords – Ukulele
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
F · Dm · Bb · C
Happy Chords – Piano
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
F · Dm · Bb · C
Happy Chords – Banjo
Ftap to play
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
F · Dm · Bb · C
Happy Chords – Mandolin
Ftap to play
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
F · Dm · Bb · C
Happy Chords – Harmonica
Pharrell Williams’s upbeat anthem about choosing joy. Beginner difficulty in the key of F.
Pop Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep your strumming light and bouncy to match the song’s feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
F
C
Dm
Bb
Chorus
C
F
C
F
C
F
C
F
Verse 2
F
C
Dm
Bb
Chorus
C
F
C
F
C
F
C
F
Bridge
Bb
F
C
Dm
Bb
F
C
Dm
Chorus
C
F
C
F
C
F
C
F
Outro
F
C
F
C
F
C
F
Practice tip: Master the F, C, Dm, and Bb chords individually before trying to play the whole song; the progression repeats often.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Happy"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: F, Dm, Bb and C.
Is "Happy" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Happy" in?
It is in the key of F.
Who wrote "Happy"?
It was written by Pharrell Williams, and released in 2013.