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If You Wanna Be Happy
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- Contains complete lyrics
Available at a discount in the digital sheet music collection:
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If You Wanna Be Happy |
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Voice Piano Backup Vocals | |
Vocal Range: |
G4-Bb5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
Bb Major |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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BPM: |
92 |
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Product #:
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MN0125363 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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5 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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If you wanna be happy for the rest of your life never make a pretty woman your wife. |
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Arrangement Details
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By: |
Jimmy Soul |
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Pages: |
5 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Backup Vocals | |
Vocal Range: |
G4-Bb5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
Bb Major |
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Available Keys: |
Bb Major (Orig), A Major (-1), C Major (+2), D Major (-8), Eb Major (-7), F Major (-5), G Major (-3) |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0125363 |
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Tempo: |
Quickly |
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Metronome: |
h = 92 |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, If You Wanna Be Happy
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Date: |
1963 |
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Publisher: |
Hal Leonard Music Publishing |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0125363 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
If you wanna be happy for the rest of your life never make a pretty woman your wife. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/chords edition of “If You Wanna Be Happy” is in Bb major. You can also purchase it in 6 other keys, each sold separately.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.
Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the piano/vocal/chords score for “If You Wanna Be Happy” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this piano/vocal/chords arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/chords arrangement of “If You Wanna Be Happy” is written for voice, piano and backup vocals, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “If You Wanna Be Happy” available for other instruments?
Yes. “If You Wanna Be Happy” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “If You Wanna Be Happy” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 2/2, also known as cut time. Each measure contains two half-note beats.
About This Arrangement
Available as digital sheet music, “If You Wanna Be Happy” by Jimmy Soul is a piano/vocal/chords arrangement you can download and print. The song was written by Carmela Guida, Frank Guida and Joseph F. Royster. This edition includes 5 pages of music. It's written in Bb major.
6 alternate keys are available for transposition. The tempo is quickly, at around 92 BPM. It's arranged for Voice, Piano and Backup Vocals. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics.
It's categorized as R&B on Musicnotes. Musicnotes offers 14 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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