Songscription

Intermediate piano sheet music for "Happy Hour" by Deodato, in G major at about 125 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Piano Sheet Music for "Happy Hour" by Deodato

Preview of the intermediate piano sheet music arrangement for “Happy Hour” by Deodato.

Happy Hour by Deodato
Piano Sheet Music

Grand staffMid-staff range

The piano part reads from the grand staff, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

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.

All Deodato songs
How it works

From a recording to your part in three steps

  1. Step 1
    Bring the recording

    Paste a YouTube link or upload an audio file, the studio cut, a live take, or a cover.

  2. Step 2
    We transcribe it

    Our model listens and arranges this exact performance for piano, at your chosen level.

  3. Step 3
    Play & export

    Read it on screen, transpose, slow it down, and export the sheet music when it feels right.

Ready to play it?

Start from any recording, your piano sheet music in minutes.

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 "Happy Hour" piano sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate piano sheet music arrangement of "Happy Hour" by Deodato, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Happy Hour" piano sheet music easy to play?

"Happy Hour" piano sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 125 BPM in G major with 17 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Happy Hour" piano sheet music?

Yes. The beginner piano sheet music for "Happy Hour" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Happy Hour" on?

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

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

Give it a recording, a YouTube link or an audio file, and its AI transcribes that performance into notation for the instrument and level you choose.

Can I get sheet music for a live or cover version?

Yes. The score is generated from whatever recording you pick, so a live take, a remix, or a cover each match that exact performance.

What instruments and formats are available?

Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

Is Songscription free to use?

You can try it free, with no credit card needed.

Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?

Yes. You get a downloadable PDF, plus in-app playback and the option to transpose or adjust the arrangement before you print.

How accurate is the transcription?

It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

Is this transcription licensed?

Yes. We have licensed this track from its publisher, so we are permitted to transcribe it and provide the sheet music to you.

Transcribed from licensed catalogs by AI trained on millions of bars of music.

Made with in California.