Get Happy
JAZZ-Doris-Day-and-Harry-James Lyrics


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Pack up your troubles and just get happy
Ya better chase all your cares away
Sing Hallelujah, come on get happy
Get ready for the judgement day

The sun is shining, come on get happy
The Lord is waiting to take your hand
Shout Hallelujah, come on get happy
We're going to the Promised Land

We're heading 'cross the river
Gonna wash our sins in the tide
It's all so peaceful
On the other side

Forget your troubles and just get happy
Ya better chase all your cares away
Sing Hallelujah, c'mon get happy
Get ready for the judgement day

The sun is shining, come on get happy
The Lord is waiting to take your hand
Shout Hallelujah, come on get happy
We're going to the Promised Land

We're heading 'cross the river
Wash our sins away in the tide
It's all so peaceful
On the other side

We're heading 'cross the river
Wash our sins away in the tide
It's all so peaceful
On the other side

Forget your troubles and just get happy
Ya better chase your cares away!!




Sing Hallelujah, come on get happy
Get ready for the judgement day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Get Happy" by JAZZ-Doris-Day-and-Harry-James are a call to leave troubles and cares behind and focus on a brighter future. The song suggests that by singing hallelujah and getting happy, one can prepare for the judgment day, and ultimately, the promised land. The imagery in the lyrics is focused on crossing a river and washing away sins, suggesting that the act of getting happy is a form of purification that prepares one for what comes next.


The repetition of the lines "The sun is shining" and "come on get happy" reinforces the idea that happiness is something that can be chosen and pursued, even in difficult circumstances. The refrain, "Forget your troubles and just get happy," reinforces that message of letting go and focusing on the positive. The upbeat tempo and joyful melody further emphasize the song's message.


Overall, "Get Happy" is a song that encourages listeners to let go of their worries and embrace a positive outlook. It suggests that by doing so, one can prepare for whatever comes next and find peace and joy in the promised land.


Line by Line Meaning

Pack up your troubles and just get happy
Put away all your problems and focus on being happy


Ya better chase all your cares away
Make an effort to let go of all your worries


Sing Hallelujah, come on get happy
Sing and proclaim your joy to the world


Get ready for the judgement day
Prepare yourself for the final outcome of your actions


The sun is shining, come on get happy
The day is bright and cheerful, embrace it and be happy


The Lord is waiting to take your hand
Believe in a higher power that is ready to guide you


Shout Hallelujah, come on get happy
Express your joy and gratitude for life


We're going to the Promised Land
We are hopeful for a better future


We're heading 'cross the river
We are moving towards a new destination


Gonna wash our sins in the tide
We are cleansing ourselves of wrongdoing


It's all so peaceful, On the other side
The future holds the promise of serenity and calmness


Forget your troubles and just get happy
Do not dwell on your problems, focus on being happy


Ya better chase all your cares away
Make an effort to let go of all your worries


Sing Hallelujah, c'mon get happy
Sing and proclaim your joy to the world


Get ready for the judgement day
Prepare yourself for the final outcome of your actions


The sun is shining, come on get happy
The day is bright and cheerful, embrace it and be happy


The Lord is waiting to take your hand
Believe in a higher power that is ready to guide you


Shout Hallelujah, come on get happy
Express your joy and gratitude for life


We're going to the Promised Land
We are hopeful for a better future


We're heading 'cross the river
We are moving towards a new destination


Wash our sins away in the tide
We are cleansing ourselves of wrongdoing


It's all so peaceful, On the other side
The future holds the promise of serenity and calmness


We're heading 'cross the river
We are moving towards a new destination


Wash our sins away in the tide
We are cleansing ourselves of wrongdoing


It's all so peaceful, On the other side
The future holds the promise of serenity and calmness


Forget your troubles and just get happy
Do not dwell on your problems, focus on being happy


Ya better chase your cares away!!
Make an effort to let go of all your worries


Sing Hallelujah, come on get happy
Sing and proclaim your joy to the world


Get ready for the judgement day
Prepare yourself for the final outcome of your actions




Lyrics © S.A. MUSIC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler

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