Beginner
If You're Happy And You Know It
Traditional
A cheerful children's song that's perfect for beginners learning the harmonica.
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Harmonica Notes
If you're happy and you know it,
6 6 7 7 7 7 7 7
clap your hands.
-7 7 -8
If you're happy and you know it,
6 6 -8 -8 -8 -8 -8 -8
clap your hands.
7 -8 8
If you're happy and you know it
8 8 -9 -9 -9 -9 -6 -6
and you really want to show it--
-9 -9 8 8 8 -8 7 7
If you're happy and you know it,
7 7 -7 -7 -7 -7 -7 -7
clap your hands.
-6 -7 7
Playing Tips
Practice slowly at first, focusing on the rhythm. The negative numbers represent draw notes (breathing in), while positive numbers represent blow notes (breathing out).