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[D]Oh, oh, oh, [A]oh, oh, oh
[A]So much for my happy ending
[D]Oh, oh, oh, [A]oh, oh, oh
[A]So much for my happy ending
[D]Oh, oh, oh, [A]oh, oh, oh
[Bm]Let's talk this over, it's not like we're dead
[D]Was it something I did?
[A]Was it something you said?
[Bm]Don't leave me hanging in a city so dead
[D]Held up so high on such a breakable thread
[G]You were all [D]the things I [A]thought I knew
[G]And I [D]thought we [A]could be
[G]You were everything, [D]everything that I wanted
[G]We were meant to be, supposed [D]to be, but we lost it
[G]All of the memories so [D]close to me just fade away
[G]All this time you were pretending
[A]So much for my happy ending
[A]So much for my happy ending
[Bm]You've got your dumb friends, I know what they say
[D]They tell you I'm difficult, but so are they
[Bm]But they don't know me, do they even know you?
[D]All the things you hide from me, all the shit that you do
[G]You were all [D]the things I [A]thought I knew
[G]And I [D]thought we [A]could be
[G]You were everything, [D]everything that I wanted
[G]We were meant to be, supposed [D]to be, but we lost it
[G]All of the memories so [D]close to me just fade away
[G]All this time you were pretending
[A]So much for my happy ending
[G]It's nice to know [D]that you were there
[A]Thanks for acting like you care
[G]And making me feel like I was the only one
[G]It's nice to know [D]we had it all
[A]Thanks for watching as I fall
[G]And letting me know we were done
[G]He was everything, [D]everything that I wanted
[G]We were meant to be, supposed [D]to be, but we lost it
[G]All of the memories so [D]close to me just fade away
[G]All this time you were pretending
[A]So much for my happy ending
[G]You were everything, [D]everything that I wanted
[G]We were meant to be, supposed [D]to be, but we lost it
[G]All of the memories so [D]close to me just fade away
[G]All this time you were pretending
[A]So much for my happy ending
[D]Oh, oh, oh, oh, [A]oh, oh, oh, oh
[A]So much for my happy ending
[D]Oh, oh, oh, oh, [A]oh, oh, oh, oh
[A]So much for my happy ending
[D]Oh, oh, oh, oh, [A]oh, oh, oh, oh
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My Happy Ending by Avril Lavigne is played in the key of G with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Bm (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna), diikuti G (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti D (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for My Happy Ending by Avril Lavigne: sounding in G without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in G (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Bm) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from A to Bm requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
iii – I – V – A
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
BmGDA
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
This song uses a minimalist 4-chord structure.
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyGAcoustic pitch of original recording
No Caposync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyGOpen chord finger positions
The song is played in its original key of G without a capo.
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pianoChord Family G
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of G. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
IGTonic
iiAmSupertonic
iiiBmMediant
IVCSubdominant
VDDominant
viEmSubmediant
vii°F#dimLeading
speedDifficulty Level: Easy
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle4 chord unik digunakan
check_circleTerdapat 1 chord palang/gantung (Bm)
dnaMUSICAL DNA:
KEY: G•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: iii – I – V – A•DIFF: 2/5•CAPO: 0
helpEasy Chord Guide & FAQ My Happy Ending
FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for My Happy Ending (Avril Lavigne)?
To play the Easy Chords for My Happy Ending, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for My Happy Ending?
The original recording key for My Happy Ending by Avril Lavigne is G. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?
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