The happiest-sounding songs are in a major key.

• Using a formula for the study, he discovered that “Good Vibrations” by The Beach Boys is the song that can make you happiest.
• The most spirited songs have a 137 beats per minute tempo and a verse-chorus-verse-chorus structure.
• What makes us attracted to a particular song is an unpredictable element like a key change or a “seventh chord”.
• Here are the top scientifically “happy” songs:

1. “Good Vibrations” by The Beach Boys
2. “I Got You (I Feel Good)” by James Brown
3. “House Of Fun” by Madness
4. “Get The Party Started” by P!nk
5. “Uptown Girl” by Billy Joel
6. “Sun Is Shining” by Bob Marley
7. “I Get Around” by The Beach Boys
8. “YMCA” by Village People
9. “Waterloo” by ABBA
10. “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire

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