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Spread A Little Happiness

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[Intro]
E  D# G#mC#mF#mB
 –  -  –  –  - 
[Chorus]
E                 B            C#m
Even when the darkest clouds are in the sky,
F#m                     C#7
you mustn't sigh and you mustn't cry
F#m               A          E   B  E
spread a little happiness as you go by,
D#   B
please try.
[Verse]
E                 B            C#m
What's the use of worrying and feeling blue?
F#m                           C#7
when days are long, keep on smiling through
F#m               A
spread a little happiness
        E     B   E
till dreams come true.
E7               F#m     E         B       C#     B
Surely you'll be wise to make the best of every blues day
             F#m     B               A    C#m     F#m
don't you realize you find it next Monday or next Tuesday
         B7
your golden shoes day?
[Chorus]
E                 B            C#m
Even when the darkest clouds are in the sky,
F#m                     C#7
you mustn't sigh and you mustn't cry
F#m               A          E   B  E
spread a little happiness as you go by.
[Verse]
E                                                G#   C#7
I've got a creed, for every need, so easy that it must succeed
A                    G              E            B
I'll set it down for you to read, so please, take heed,
E                                                      D#   G#m
keep out the gloom, let in the sun, that's my advice for everyone
C#m               F#m               B   F#m  B
it's only once we pass this way, so day by day.
[Chorus]
E                 B            C#m
Even when the darkest clouds are in the sky,
F#m                     C#7
you mustn't sigh and you mustn't cry
F#m               A          E   B  E
spread a little happiness as you go by,
D#   B
please try.
[Verse]
E                 B            C#m
What's the use of worrying and feeling blue?
F#m                           C#7
when days are long, keep on smiling through
F#m               A
spread a little happiness
        E     B   E
till dreams come true.
E7               F#m     E         B       C#     B
Surely you'll be wise to make the best of every blues day
             F#m     B               A    C#m     F#m
don't you realize you find it next Monday or next Tuesday
            B7
your golden shoes day?
[Chorus]
E                 B            C#m
Even when the darkest clouds are in the sky,
F#m                     C#7
you mustn't sigh and you mustn't cry
F#m               A          E   B  E
spread a little happiness as you go by.
Whistle: 
E  B  C#mF#mC#7F#mA  E  B  E
 –  -  /  -  /  –  –  –  - 
E7               F#m     E         B       C#     B
Surely you'll be wise to make the best of every blues day
             F#m     B               A    C#m     F#m
don't you realize you find it next Monday or next Tuesday
            B7
your golden shoes day?
[Chorus]
E                 B            C#m
Even when the darkest clouds are in the sky,
F#m                     C#7
you mustn't sigh and you mustn't cry
F#m               A          E   B  E
spread a little happiness as you go by…

Spread A Little Happiness chords and lyrics

Free chords for Spread A Little Happiness by Sting. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
E – D# - G#m – C#m – F#m - B
[Chorus]
[Verse]
[Chorus]
[Verse]
[Chorus]
[Verse]
[Chorus]
Whistle: 
E – B - C#m / F#m - C#7 / F#m – A – E – B - E
[Chorus]

Spread A Little Happiness Chords by Sting

Learn how to play Spread A Little Happiness by Sting with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Spread A Little Happiness chords”, “Spread A Little Happiness guitar chords”, or “Sting Spread A Little Happiness 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 Spread A Little Happiness chords and for experienced players who want accurate Spread A Little Happiness lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, D#, G#m, C#m, F#m, B.

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Can I transpose "Spread A Little Happiness" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Spread A Little Happiness" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Spread A Little Happiness"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Spread A Little Happiness" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Spread A Little Happiness" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Spread A Little Happiness" by Sting with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Sting below.

What key is "Spread A Little Happiness" in?

The chords for "Spread A Little Happiness" show the original chord names (including E, D#, G#m, C#m, F#m, B). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.