Key: C · BPM: 91 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: C, G, Am, C/B, F
[Intro] C G Am C/B C [Verse] C G Well, I've been pacin' Am C/B C This room for forty hours C G Crawlin' up the wall and Am C/B C Tryin' not to call C G And I saw you walking in a Am C/B C Supermarket aisle C G I didn't say a word 'cause Am C/B C You had the biggest smile [Verse] C G And I've been thinkin' of Am C/B C You in the morning times C G You woke me up so soft that Am C/B C I forgot the world ain't kind C G I pull you in and you Am C/B C Kissed me through a grin C G And you say you missed me when Am C/B C You were busy sleepin' [Chorus] F C But what if I'd said happy instead G Am Is the way that I reckon it should be F And if you called C You'd say that you're okay G And I'd be wishin' Am I was there F C 'Cause you're happy instead G Am Happy instead [Verse] C G And I've been dreamin' of the Am C/B C Life we would have had C G Am C/B C Happy at times but mostly just mad C G Maybe it'd worked out, Am C/B C Maybe it'd be fine C But every day G Your smile ain't showin Am C/B C seems a waste of time [Chorus] F C But what if I'd said happy instead G Is the way that Am I reckon it should be F And if you called C You'd say that you're okay G And I'd be wishin' Am I was there F C 'Cause you're happy instead G Am Happy instead [Verse] C G It's been ten years, Am C/B C I hadn't called you once C G When you called last night and Am C/B C My child up and jumped C G He asked who you were and Am C/B C You did the same C G Handed me the phone and Am C/B C I couldn't recall your name [Chorus] F C But what if I'd said happy instead G Is the way that I reckon Am I should be F And if you called C You'd hear that I'm okay G And you'd be wishin' Am You was there F C 'Cause I'm happy instead G Am Happy instead F C Oh, I'm happy instead G Am Happy instead [Outro] F C What if I'd said happy instead G Is the way that I reckon Am I should be F And if you called C you'd hear that I'm okay G And you'd be wishin' Am You was dead F C G Am 'Cause I'm happy instead
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 20th of May 2022, the track was released. The track was from the album American Heartbreak.
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: C
- Chords: C, G, Am, C/B, F
- BPM: 91
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| C – x32010 G – 320003 Am – x02210 C/B – x22010 F – 133211 | C – 0003 G – 0232 Am – 2000 C/B – 0003 F – 2010 |
Track Info
- Song: Happy Instead
- Artist: Zach Bryan
- Album: American Heartbreak
- Released Date: 20 May 2022
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Happy Instead in?
Happy Instead is in the key of C.
What chords do I need for Happy Instead?
You need C, G, Am, C/B, F to play Happy Instead by Zach Bryan.
Do I need a capo for Happy Instead?
No capo is needed to play Happy Instead by Zach Bryan.
How hard is Happy Instead to play on guitar?
Happy Instead by Zach Bryan is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.