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Interactive piano tutorial for "Happy Hour" by Deodato, in G major at about 125 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Happy Hour by Deodato
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Happy Hour" by Deodato, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrefunk · disco · pop
Mooduplifting · joyful · danceable
Signaturehappy hour anthem with a bright, party‑ready vibe
G major
Key
125
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

G
Csus4(b7)
Dsus2
C
Dsus4(b7)
Fmaj/2
Cmaj7
Fsus4(b7)
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroChorusVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
tight, punchy kit with crisp snare and steady four‑on‑the‑floor kick
bass
groovy, round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
vocals
male lead with a clear, energetic, slightly soulful timbre; delivered in a clean, melodic style with light reverb and subtle delay
electric guitar
clean, rhythmic funk chords and occasional melodic fills
synth lead
catchy, melodic synth line that carries the hook
synth pads
bright, airy pads that fill the harmonic space
Album & artist
ALBUM

Happy Hour (1982)

Released on Warner Bros., Happy Hour leans into a soulful, funky sound with Deodato handling keyboards, synthesizers, and production alongside a full horn section and rhythm players. It sits on the poppier side of his catalog, prioritizing groove and song craft over the jazz-leaning style of his earlier CTI work.

All of Happy Hour
Artist

Deodato

Eumir Deodato is a Brazilian pianist, keyboardist, composer, and arranger who moved to New York in the late 1960s and built a career bridging jazz, funk, and pop. He first gained wide attention with his jazz-funk reworking of 'Also Sprach Zarathustra' on his 1973 CTI debut Prelude, which won a Grammy for Best Pop/Rock Instrumental Performance. Over the following decades he kept releasing solo records while also working as an arranger and producer for other artists.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Happy Hour" in?

"Happy Hour" by Deodato is in G major.

What is the tempo of "Happy Hour"?

"Happy Hour" plays at around 125 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Happy Hour"?

The core progression is G, Csus4(b7), Dsus2, C, Dsus4(b7), and Fmaj/2, built around the G major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Happy Hour"?

The recording features drums, bass, electric guitar, synth pads, synth lead, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Happy Hour"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Happy Hour" by Deodato into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Happy Hour" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Happy Hour" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 125 BPM in G major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Happy Hour" on?

"Happy Hour" appears on Happy Hour (1982).

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