If You're Happy And You Know It
Gracie Lou Lyrics
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If you're happy and you know it
Clap your hands
If you're happy and you know it
Clap your hands
If you're happy and you know it
And you really want to show it
If you're happy and you know it
If you're happy and you know it
Stomp your feet
If you're happy and you know it
Stomp your feet
If you're happy and you know it
And you really want to show it
If you're happy and you know it
Stomp your feet
If you're happy and you know it
Slap your knees
If you're happy and you know it
Slap your knees
If you're happy and you know it
And you really want to show it
If you're happy and you know it
Slap your knees
If you're happy and you know it
Click your fingers
If you're happy and you know it
Click your fingers
If you're happy and you know it
And you really want to show it
If you're happy and you know it
Click your fingers
If you're happy and you know it
Do all four
Clap, clap, stomp, stomp
Slap, slap, click, click
If you're happy and you know it
Do all four
Clap, clap, stomp, stomp
Slap, slap, click, click
If you're happy and you know it
And you really want to show it
If you're happy and you know it
Do all four
Gracie Lou's song "If You're Happy and You Know It" is a classic children's song that encourages kids to express their happiness through various physical actions. The song begins with the simple instruction to clap hands if someone is happy and knows it. The second and third verses build on this by adding stomp feet, slap knees, and click fingers to the actions. The final verse brings all of these actions together for an exuberant display of happiness.
The lyrics of this song are meant to encourage physical activity and reinforce the idea that it is important to express emotions in a positive and healthy way. This is an important lesson for children as it helps them to develop their emotional intelligence and social skills. By learning to express their emotions in an appropriate way, children are better able to navigate social situations and build positive relationships with others. This song is also a fun way for kids to learn about rhythm and timing as they clap, stomp, slap, and click to the beat of the music.
Overall, "If You're Happy and You Know It" is a catchy and fun song that has been enjoyed by generations of children around the world. Its simple lyrics and upbeat melody make it a great choice for parents or teachers looking for an easy and engaging way to get kids moving and expressing their emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're happy and you know it
If you are feeling content and satisfied
Clap your hands
Make a sound by putting your palms together
If you're happy and you know it
If you are feeling content and satisfied
Clap your hands
Make a sound by putting your palms together
If you're happy and you know it
If you are feeling content and satisfied
And you really want to show it
If you wish to exhibit your pleasure
If you're happy and you know it
If you are feeling content and satisfied
Clap your hands
Make a sound by putting your palms together
If you're happy and you know it
If you are feeling content and satisfied
Stomp your feet
Make a noise by hitting your foot hard on the ground
If you're happy and you know it
If you are feeling content and satisfied
Stomp your feet
Make a noise by hitting your foot hard on the ground
If you're happy and you know it
If you are feeling content and satisfied
And you really want to show it
If you wish to exhibit your pleasure
If you're happy and you know it
If you are feeling content and satisfied
Stomp your feet
Make a noise by hitting your foot hard on the ground
If you're happy and you know it
If you are feeling content and satisfied
Slap your knees
Hit your knees with your palms together to make a sound
If you're happy and you know it
If you are feeling content and satisfied
Slap your knees
Hit your knees with your palms together to make a sound
If you're happy and you know it
If you are feeling content and satisfied
And you really want to show it
If you wish to exhibit your pleasure
If you're happy and you know it
If you are feeling content and satisfied
Slap your knees
Hit your knees with your palms together to make a sound
If you're happy and you know it
If you are feeling content and satisfied
Click your fingers
Make a sound by snapping your fingers
If you're happy and you know it
If you are feeling content and satisfied
Click your fingers
Make a sound by snapping your fingers
If you're happy and you know it
If you are feeling content and satisfied
And you really want to show it
If you wish to exhibit your pleasure
If you're happy and you know it
If you are feeling content and satisfied
Click your fingers
Make a sound by snapping your fingers
If you're happy and you know it
If you are feeling content and satisfied
Do all four
Perform all four actions mentioned below
Clap, clap, stomp, stomp
Make sounds by clapping and stomping twice each
Slap, slap, click, click
Hit your knees and snap your fingers twice each to make sounds
If you're happy and you know it
If you are feeling content and satisfied
Do all four
Perform all four actions mentioned below
Clap, clap, stomp, stomp
Make sounds by clapping and stomping twice each
Slap, slap, click, click
Hit your knees and snap your fingers twice each to make sounds
If you're happy and you know it
If you are feeling content and satisfied
And you really want to show it
If you wish to exhibit your pleasure
If you're happy and you know it
If you are feeling content and satisfied
Do all four
Perform all four actions mentioned below
Writer(s): erwin keiles, john thirkell, traditional
Contributed by Andrew V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.