Never Shout Never - Happy Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to A,D,G keys to play this song with easier chords.
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
[Opening]
You make me [C]happy, whether you know it or not, we should be [F]happy, that’s what I said from the start
I am so [G]happy, knowing [C]you are the [F]one, that I [G]want for the [C]rest of my [F]days
For the rest of my [G]days, you’re all of my [C]days.
[verse 2]
You’re [C]lookin’ so cool, you’re lookin’ so fly, I can’t deny that when I’m [F]staring
You down, right dead in the eye, I wanna try to be the [C]person you want, the person you need
It’s hard to conceive, that some[F]body like you could [G]be with, someone like me
[chorus]
I’m [C]happy [G]knowing that [F]you are [C]mine, the [C]grass is [G]greener on the [F]other [C]side
The [C]more I [G]think, the [F]more I [C]wish
That we could [C]lay here for [G]hours, and just a [F]remi[C]nisce, ooo [C]ooo
[verse 3]
You’re [C]lookin’ so fresh, it’s catching my eye, why, oh why, did I not [F]see this before,
The girl I adore was right in front of me? And now I’ll [C]take a step back and look in your eye
And ask why it [F]took so long to [G]see, we’re meant to be
[chorus]
I’m [C]happy [G]knowing that [F]you are [C]mine, the [C]grass is [G]greener on the [F]other [C]side
The [C]more I [G]think, the [F]more I [C]wish
That we could [C]lay here for [G]hours, and just a [F]remi[C]nisce
[verse 4]
On the [F]good, the bad, the ugly, the [C]smiles, the laughs, the funny,
Or [Em]all the things we put each other [G]through, it’s for [G]you, for [G]you, for [G]you.
[Closing]
You make [C]me happy, whether you know it or not, we should be [F]happy, that’s what I said from the start
I am so [G]happy, knowing [C]you are the [F]one
That I [G]want for the [C]rest of my [F]days, for the rest of my [G]days
[chorus]
I’m [C]happy [G]knowing that [F]you are [C]mine, the [C]grass is [G]greener on the [F]other [C]side
The [C]more I [G]think, the [F]more I [C]wish
That we could [C]lay here for [G]hours, and just a [F]remi[C]nisce, ooo [C]ooo
How to play Happy on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Never Shout Never - Happy on guitar requires 4 chords and 5 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Happy uses these transitions most often: F → C (15), C → G (12), and G → F (12). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with C - F chord transition.
1. C → F chord transition
To move from C to F;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
- Place pinky on D string fret 3.
2. F → G chord transition
To move from F to G;
- While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
3. G → C chord transition
To move from G to C;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
4. C → Em chord transition
To move from C to Em;
- While playing C, lift your index finger from B string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
5. Em → G chord transition
To move from Em to G;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Place index finger on A string fret 2.
Happy chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Happy.
- Happy includes 69 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Happy contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Happy connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → G: 35%
- C → F: 16%
After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).- G → C: 25%
- G → F: 9%