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Happyland chords by
Joe Jackson
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Key: D major•
Intro 1
D
D

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Bb
Bb

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D

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Bm
Bm
2

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B
B
2

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A
A

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D
D

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A

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D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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F#
F#
2

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B
B
2

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G#m
G#m
4

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B
B
2

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G#m
G#m
4

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B
B
2

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F#
F#
2

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Verse 1
F#
F#
2

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It was on a summer night,
B
B
2

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G#m
G#m
4

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she says, a year ago today
B
B
2

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Packed, the place was packed

The chicos lookin' for some play

He wore a satin shirt and said

a prayer to Yemayá

And he was calm and handsome
F#
F#
2

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As they squeezed through to the bar

The girls were in tight dresses,
B
B
2

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G#m
G#m
4

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just like sweets in cellophane
B
B
2

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Everyone was there

Sabrosón from Spanish Harlem
D
D

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And luz from Camaguey

In her hand a single rose,
G
G

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and in her mouth a razorblade

Hot, the place was hot
Verse 2

Too many people to be safe
D
D

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G
G

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Who cared
D
D

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B
B
2

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It was our night
F#
F#
2

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B
B
2

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G#
G#
4

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Watch us seize the day

And dance it all away...
D#m
D#m
6

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Verse 3


Bailamos, esa noche,
C#sus4
C#sus4
4

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F#
F#
2

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Interlude 1

In Happyland
G#
G#
4

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F#
F#
2

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G#
G#
4

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F#
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2

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Verse 4
F#
F#
2

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It was on a summer night,
B
B
2

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she says - yes, it was a year ago

Hot, the place was hot
D
D

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but where else were they gonna go

And then she heard the screams
G
G

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And saw the smoke come down
Em
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G
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And then it really turned into the
F#
F#
2

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hottest club in town

She remembers all the

firetrucks
B
B
2

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And that maldito TV crew

And he, he didn't make it

So, "mi amor,
D
D

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this song's for you"

She's got red shoes on her feet
G
G

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A nd a red smile on her face

And people say she's loca,

to go back into that place
Verse 5
G
G

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D
D

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G
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Who cared
D
D

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B
B
2

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This is my night
F#
F#
2

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B
B
2

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G#
G#
4

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Watch me seize the day
Interlude 2

And dance it all away...
D#m
D#m
6

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C#sus4
C#sus4
4

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F#
F#
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C#sus4
C#sus4
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F#
F#
2

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G#
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4

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F#
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2

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G#
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4

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F#
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2

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G#
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4

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D#m
D#m
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Verse 6
D#m
D#m
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Bailaré, esta noche,
C#sus4
C#sus4
4

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F#
F#
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bailaré
Outro 1

In Happyland
G#
G#
4

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F#
F#
2

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4

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • Bb

  • Bm

    2

  • B

    2

  • A

  • F#

    2

  • G#m

    4

  • G

  • G#

    4

  • D#m

    6

  • C#sus4

    4

  • Em

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Happyland by Joe Jackson is D major.

The primary chords used in Happyland are D, Bb, Bm, B, A, Gb.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, Bb, Bm, B, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Happyland is approximately 128 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Happyland using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Happyland. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Joe Jackson.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Happyland to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Happyland by Joe Jackson on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.