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Happiness Is A Butterfly

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Verse + Pre-Chorus     Refrain        Chorus
------------------     ----------     ----------
   Cx3201x               Em02200x        Cx3201x
  E702010x                F13321x       E702010x
  Amx0221x               Amx0221x       Amx0221x
   F13321x                G32000x        G32000x
                                         F13321x
Capo 2nd fret
[Verse 1]
  CDo you want me or do you E7not?
I heard Amone thing, now I'm hearing aFnother
  CDropped a pin to my parking E7spot
The bar was Amhot, it's 2am, it feels like Fsummer
[Refrain 1]
   EmHappiFness is a butterflAmy, try to Gcatch it like every night
   EmIt eFscapes from my hands into AmmoonGlight
   EmEveryFday is a lullabyAm, hum it on the Gphone like every night
   EmAnd sing it for my Fbabies on the tour lifeAm, ah-ah Gah
[Pre-Chorus 1]
  CIf he's a serial killer, then what's the E7worst
That could happen to a girl who's already hAmurt, I'm already Fhurt
  CIf he's as bad as they say, then I guess I'm E7cursed
Looking into his eyes, I think he's already hAmurt, he's already Fhurt
[Chorus 1]
I said, "CDon't be a jerk, don't call me a taxi"
E7Sitting in your sweatshirt, crying in the backseat
AmOoh ooh-ooh ooh-ooh, I just wanna Gdance with Fyou
CHollywood and Vine, Black Rabbit in the alley
E7I just wanna hold you tight down the
AveAmnue-hoo-hoo hoo, I just wanna Gdance with Fyou
I just wanna danCce, baby,     I just wanna Fdance
                   (With you)
                               C           F(C)
      Dance, baby, I just wanna dance
(With you)                           (with you)
[Verse 2]
  CLeft the canyon, drove to the E7club
I was Amone thing, now I'm being aFnother
  CGo down to Sunset in the E7truck
I'll pick you Amup if you're in town, on the Fcorner, ah-ah ha-ha
[Refrain 2]
   EmHappiFness is a butterflAmy, we should Gcatch it while dancing
EmI lose myFself in the music, Amba-—Gby
   EmEveryFday is a lullabyAm, try to Gcatch it like lightning
EmI sing it Finto my music, I'm Amcra-Gzy
[Pre-Chorus 2]
  CIf he's a serial killer, then what's the E7worst
That could happen to a girl who's already hAmurt, I'm already Fhurt
  CIf he's as bad as they say, then I guess I'm E7cursed
Looking into his eyes, I think he's already hAmurt, he's already Fhurt
[Chorus 2]
I said, "CDon't be a jerk, don't call me a taxi"
E7Sitting in your sweatshirt, crying in the backseat
AmOoh ooh-ooh ooh-ooh, I just wanna Gdance with Fyou
CHollywood and Vine, Black Rabbit in the alley
E7I just wanna hold you tight down the
AveAmnue-hoo-hoo hoo, I just wanna Gdance with Fyou
I just wanna danCce, baby,     I just wanna Fdance
                   (With you)
      CDance, baby, I just wanna FdanceC  
(With you)                           (with you)

All chords in this song (6)

The story behind the song

Lana Del Rey is known for her melancholic exploration of romance and glamour, often weaving in references to Americana from the 1950s to the 1970s. This song, appearing on her album Norman Fucking Rockwell!, fits into her signature style of alternative pop. It embodies her influential approach to songwriting, where she delves into emotional landscapes. Playing this song feels like stepping into a beautifully bittersweet reflection on life's fleeting joys.

AI-written from these sources:Lana Del Rey — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Happiness Is A Butterfly

by Lana Del Rey

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Verse + Pre-Chorus Refrain Chorus

------------------ ---------- ----------

C Em C

x3201x 02200x x3201x

E7 F E7

02010x 13321x 02010x

Am Am Am

x0221x x0221x x0221x

F G G

13321x 32000x 32000x

13321x

Capo 2nd fret

[Verse 1]

C E7

Do you want me or do you not?

Am F

I heard one thing, now I'm hearing another

C E7

Dropped a pin to my parking spot

Am F

The bar was hot, it's 2am, it feels like summer

[Refrain 1]

Em F Am G

Happiness is a butterfly, try to catch it like every night

Em F Am G

It escapes from my hands into moonlight

Em F Am G

Everyday is a lullaby, hum it on the phone like every night

Em F Am G

And sing it for my babies on the tour life, ah-ah ah

[Pre-Chorus 1]

C E7

If he's a serial killer, then what's the worst

Am F

That could happen to a girl who's already hurt, I'm already hurt

C E7

If he's as bad as they say, then I guess I'm cursed

Am F

Looking into his eyes, I think he's already hurt, he's already hurt

[Chorus 1]

I said, "Don't be a jerk, don't call me a taxi"

Sitting in your sweatshirt, crying in the backseat

Am G F

Ooh ooh-ooh ooh-ooh, I just wanna dance with you

Hollywood and Vine, Black Rabbit in the alley

I just wanna hold you tight down the

Am G F

Avenue-hoo-hoo hoo, I just wanna dance with you

C F

I just wanna dance, baby, I just wanna dance

(With you)

C F C

()

Dance, baby, I just wanna dance

(With you) (with you)

[Verse 2]

C E7

Left the canyon, drove to the club

Am F

I was one thing, now I'm being another

C E7

Go down to Sunset in the truck

Am F

I'll pick you up if you're in town, on the corner, ah-ah ha-ha

[Refrain 2]

Em F Am G

Happiness is a butterfly, we should catch it while dancing

Em F Am G

I lose myself in the music, ba-—by

Em F Am G

Everyday is a lullaby, try to catch it like lightning

Em F Am G

I sing it into my music, I'm cra-zy

[Pre-Chorus 2]

C E7

If he's a serial killer, then what's the worst

Am F

That could happen to a girl who's already hurt, I'm already hurt

C E7

If he's as bad as they say, then I guess I'm cursed

Am F

Looking into his eyes, I think he's already hurt, he's already hurt

[Chorus 2]

I said, "Don't be a jerk, don't call me a taxi"

Sitting in your sweatshirt, crying in the backseat

Am G F

Ooh ooh-ooh ooh-ooh, I just wanna dance with you

Hollywood and Vine, Black Rabbit in the alley

I just wanna hold you tight down the

Am G F

Avenue-hoo-hoo hoo, I just wanna dance with you

C F

I just wanna dance, baby, I just wanna dance

(With you)

C F C

Dance, baby, I just wanna dance

(With you) (with you)

About Happiness Is A Butterfly Chords by Lana Del Rey

Learn how to play Happiness Is A Butterfly by Lana Del Rey with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Happiness Is A Butterfly chords”, “Happiness Is A Butterfly guitar chords”, or “Lana Del Rey Happiness Is A Butterfly chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Happiness Is A Butterfly chords and for experienced players who want accurate Happiness Is A Butterfly lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Em, E7, F, Am, G.

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The chords for "Happiness Is A Butterfly" show the original chord names (including C, Em, E7, F, Am, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.