Paul McCartney – Happy With You Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Paul McCartney – Happy With You Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

ChordsDGA/DADmAsus4

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This is the chord progression of Happy With You by Paul McCartney on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
D

[Chorus]
D
I sat round all day
D
I used to get stoned
G
I liked to get wasted
G
But these days I don’t
D                          A/D
‘Cause I’m happy with you
D                                                     A/D
I got lots of good things to do, ooh yeah
G A D G A A D

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[Verse 1]
D
I walked around angry
D
I used to feel bad
G
But nowadays my days
G
Don’t have to be sad
D                          A/D
‘Cause I’m happy, with you
D                                                A/D
I got lots of good things to do, ooh yeah
G A D G A A D

[Verse 2]
Dm
Like, hear the high clear robin sing
Asus4                           A
Walk a bluebell carpet
Dm
Watch the children playing games
Asus4                                           A
Catch a moon and then drop it
Dm
Hear the gentle mantle roll
Asus4                          A
On a frosty morning
Dm
See the mighty ocean break
Asus4                         A
Like a sailor’s warning
D

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[Bridge]
D
I used to drink too much
D
Forgot to come home
G
I lied to my doctor
G
But these days I don’t
D                         A/D
‘Cause I’m happy with you
D                                                 A/D
I got lots of good things to do, ooh yeah
G A D G A A D

[Verse 3]
Dm                         Asus4                                     A
Throw a pocketful of coins in the Trevi fountain
Dm
See an ice cold running stream
Asus4                         A
Rushing down the mountain
Dm
Hear a new born baby lamb
Asus4                         A
Calling for its mother
Dm
Watching reunited friends
Asus4                         A
Loving one another

[Chorus]
D
I sat round all day
D
I liked to get stoned
G
I used to get wasted
G
But these days I don’t
D                         A/D
‘Cause I’m happy with you
D                                     A/D
I got lots of good things to do, ooh yeah
G A D G A A D

[Outro]
G A D G A A D
Happy with you
G A D G A A D
I’m happy with you
G A D G A A D
Happy with you

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How to play Happy With You: key, chords and progression

To play Happy With You by Paul McCartney, think in D major (two sharps: F♯, C♯). It takes 6 chords: D, G, A/D, A, Dm and Asus4.

The backbone of the song is G – A – D – G (IV – V – I – IV in D major). In solfa, that is fah – soh – doh – fah. Practise these 4 changes until they feel natural and you can play most of it.

Beginner-friendly: every chord here is an open shape on guitar: no capo, no barre chords needed.

Chord diagrams

D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
A chord on guitar (x02220)
AA C♯ E
Dm chord on guitar (xx0231)
DmD F A
Asus4 chord on guitar (x02230)
Asus4A D E

Need another chord or a different shape? Feel free to use our free Chord Shape Generator.

Happy With You chords: questions

What key is Happy With You in?

Happy With You by Paul McCartney is in the key of D major (two sharps: F♯, C♯).

What chords are in Happy With You?

Happy With You uses 6 chords: D, G, A/D, A, Dm, Asus4.

What is the chord progression of Happy With You?

The main progression is G – A – D – G (IV – V – I – IV).

Is Happy With You easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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