Happier by Ed Sheeran
Key: C · 92 BPM · 3/4
Happier by Ed Sheeran is written in C major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution: Am-F-C. At 92 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution) in C major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | C | Am-F-C |
| Capo 3 | A | F#m-D-A |
| Capo 5 | G | Em-C-G |
Chord chart
- 0:00 Am
- 0:01 F
- 0:03 C
- 0:05 Am7
- 0:06 F
- 0:13 C
- 0:15 F
- 0:19 C
- 0:21 Am
- 0:22 F
- 0:24 C
- 0:26 Am
- 0:27 F
- 0:36 Am
- 0:38 F
- 0:40 C
- 0:42 Am
- 0:43 F
- 0:45 C
- 0:47 Am
- 0:48 F
- 0:50 C
- 0:52 Am
- 0:54 F
- 0:55 C
- 0:57 Am
- 0:59 F
- 1:00 C
- 1:03 Am
- 1:04 F
- 1:05 C
- 1:08 Am7
- 1:09 F
- 1:11 C
- 1:19 F
- 1:21 C
- 1:24 F
- 1:27 C
- 1:35 Am
- 1:36 F
- 1:37 C
- 1:40 Am
- 1:41 F
- 1:42 C
- 1:45 Am
- 1:46 F
- 1:48 C
- 1:50 Am
- 1:52 F
- 1:53 C
- 1:56 Am
- 1:57 F
- 1:58 C
- 2:01 Am
- 2:02 F
- 2:03 C
- 2:06 Am
- 2:07 F
- 2:09 C
- 2:11 Am7
- 2:13 F
- 2:14 C
- 2:17 Am
- 2:18 F
- 2:19 C
- 2:22 Am7
- 2:23 F
- 2:24 C
- 2:27 F
- 2:30 C
- 2:32 F
- 2:35 C
- 2:38 Am7
- 2:39 F
- 2:40 C
- 2:43 Am7
- 2:44 F
- 2:46 C
- 2:48 Am7
- 2:50 F
- 2:51 C
- 2:54 Am7
- 2:55 F
- 2:56 C
- 2:59 Am7
- 3:00 F
- 3:01 C
- 3:04 Am7
- 3:05 F
- 3:07 C
- 3:09 Am
- 3:11 F
- 3:12 C
- 3:15 Am7
- 3:16 F
- 3:17 C
Frequently asked questions
What key is Happier in?
Happier is in C major.
What chords does Happier use?
The core of Happier cycles through Am, F, C (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Happier?
Happier runs at 92 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Happier use?
Happier follows the I-V-IV progression. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.
What capo should I use for Happier?
No capo needed — C major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.