Learn to play "Happy Does" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Happy Does" smoothly on your guitar.
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F# G#m7 Bsus2 Ol' Sunaco Charlie drives an '87 Harley F# G#m7 Bsus2 Sells gasoline and what you drink 8 to 3 AM F# G#m7 Bsus2 Got a tattoo for the Corps and ex wife number 4 F# G#m7 Bsus2 Hummin' along, schoolin' ya on the songs on his station G#m He could be another one cussin' the government, F#/A# no, but he smiles Bsus2 C#sus4 Got hundred reasons not to, but he's the poster child for Chorus: F# G#m7 Bsus2 Happy is as happy does F# G#m7 Grab a six string, find a rope swing Bsus2 Hang a palm tree in your truck F# G#m7 Bsus2 Drink a beer just because F# G#m7 Steal a slow dance in a rain storm Bsus2 And a kiss from who you love G#m F#/A# Bsus2 Laugh and live with a half-full cup F# G#m7 Bsus2 F#/B Yeah, happy is as happy does Some find it in the scripture or a Polaroid picture Or flip a coin, heads, you're goin' to Tucson, Arizona But it damn sure ain't in the lookin' back on the stuff you never did Sometimes, you're gonna feel that, but life is better when Chorus: Happy is as happy does Grab a six string, find a rope swing Hang a palm tree in your truck Drink a beer just because Steal a slow dance in a rain storm And a kiss from who you love Laugh and live with a half-full cup 'Cause happy is as happy does F# G#m7 She's a long way from the old her Bsus2 In this mountain dive in Boulder F# G#m7 Bsus2 Every pickle jar, crinkled dollar Bsus2 Takes her another mile high Chorus: Happy is as happy does Grab a six string, find a rope swing Hang a palm tree in your truck Drink a beer just because Steal a slow dance in a rain storm And a kiss from who you love Laugh and live with a half-full cup When it's all black clouds, find the sun 'Cause happy is as happy does Happy is as happy does Laugh and live with a half-full cup You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA# B Bsus2 C#sus4 F# G#m G#m7 Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Happy Does" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Happy Does" by Kenny Chesney.