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I Want To Be Happy

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An old song from the big band era, there are many choruses of music and solos and one set with Ella singing.
Cmaj7
   332000
A7b13
   x02021
Dm7
     xx0211
G7
      323003
C#dim
   2x212x
Gm7
     3x3333
Fmaj7   x33210 alt 133210
Fm7
     1x1111
Bb9
     1x0111
Em7
     020000
C6(9)   x32233
[Intro]
Cmaj7 Cmaj7 A7b13 A7b13 Dm7 Dm7 G7 G7
[Chorus]
Cmaj7        C#dim
I want to be happy
Dm7         G7
But I won't be happy
Dm7         G7         C6
Till I make you happy, too
Am7 Am7 Dm7 Dm7 G7 G7
 (no Lyrics)
[Verse]
Cmaj7          C#dim
Life's really worth living
Dm7         G7
When we are mirth-giving
Dm7         G7           C6
Why can't I give some to you?
[Bridge]
Gm7            C7
When skies are gray
        Fmaj7       Fm7    Bb9
And you say you are blue
Em7           A7          D7
I'll send the sun smiling through
[Chorus]
Cmaj7        C#dim
I want to be happy
Dm7         G7
But I won't be happy
Dm7         G7         C6
Till I make you happy, too
[Outro]
Am7 Am7 Dm7 Dm7 G7 G7
C6(9)

I Want To Be Happy chords and lyrics

Free chords for I Want To Be Happy by Ella Fitzgerald. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

An old song from the big band era, there are many choruses of music and solos and one set with Ella singing.
Cmaj7   332000
A7b13   x02021
Dm7     xx0211
G7      323003
C#dim   2x212x
Fm7     1x1111
Bb9     1x0111
[Intro]
Cmaj7 Cmaj7 A7b13 A7b13 Dm7 Dm7 G7 G7
[Chorus]
[Verse]
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Outro]

I Want To Be Happy Chords by Ella Fitzgerald

Learn how to play I Want To Be Happy by Ella Fitzgerald with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “I Want To Be Happy chords”, “I Want To Be Happy guitar chords”, or “Ella Fitzgerald I Want To Be Happy 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 I Want To Be Happy chords and for experienced players who want accurate I Want To Be Happy lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Cmaj7, A7b13, Dm7, G7, C#dim, Gm7.

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How do I play "I Want To Be Happy" by Ella Fitzgerald on guitar?

Open the free chords for "I Want To Be Happy" by Ella Fitzgerald on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

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Can I transpose "I Want To Be Happy" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "I Want To Be Happy" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "I Want To Be Happy"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "I Want To Be Happy" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "I Want To Be Happy" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "I Want To Be Happy" by Ella Fitzgerald with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Ella Fitzgerald below.

What key is "I Want To Be Happy" in?

The chords for "I Want To Be Happy" show the original chord names (including Cmaj7, A7b13, Dm7, G7, C#dim, Gm7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.