Happy Days Are Here Again
Judy Garland & Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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Forget your troubles
Barbra
Happy days
Judy
Come on get happy
Barbra
Are here again
Judy
You better chase all your cares away
Barbra
The skies above are clear again
Judy
Shout Hallelujah
Barbra
So let's sing a song
Judy
Come on get happy
Barbra
Of cheer again
Judy
Get ready for the Judgment Day
Barbra
Happy days are here again
Judy
The sun is shining
Barbra
All together
Judy
Come on get happy
Barbra
Shout it now
Judy
The Lord is waiting to take your hand
Barbra
There's no one who can doubt it now
Judy
Shout Hallelujah
Barbra
So let's tell the world
Judy
And just get happy
Barbra
About it now
Judy
We're going to the Promised Land
Barbra
Happy days are here again
Judy
We're heading cross a river
Soon your cares will all be gone
Barbra
There'll be no more from now on
Both
From now on!
Judy
Forget your troubles
Barbra
Happy days
Judy
And just get happy
Barbra
Are here again
Judy
You better chase all your blues away
Barbra
The skies above are clear again
Judy
Shout Hallelujah
Barbra
So let's sing a song
Judy
And just get happy
Barbra
Of cheer again
Happy times
Judy
Happy times
Barbra
Happy nights
Judy
Happy nights
Both
Happy days are here again...
The song "Happy Days Are Here Again" has been recorded several times by different artists since its release in 1929, but perhaps the most memorable version is this duet between Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand. The song starts with Judy telling the listener to forget their troubles, which is followed by Barbra rejoicing that happy days have arrived. Both singers encourage the listener to get happy and chase their blues away. According to them, the skies above are clear and the Lord is waiting to take your hand, so there's nothing to worry about. They implore the listener to join them in singing a song of cheer again and to tell the world that happy times have arrived. The song ends on a happy, hopeful note with both singers declaring that happy days, nights, and times are here again.
The lyrics of "Happy Days Are Here Again" were written by Jack Yellen and the music was composed by Milton Ager. The song was popular during the Great Depression as it became an anthem for the Democratic Party during Franklin D. Roosevelt's 1932 presidential campaign. The song's association with the Democratic Party continued, as it was often played at rallies and conventions, and was eventually adopted as the unofficial anthem of the party.
Line by Line Meaning
Forget your troubles
Don't let your worries weigh you down
Happy days
Life is good and things are looking up
Come on get happy
Join in the positive spirit and embrace joy
Are here again
Good times have returned
You better chase all your cares away
Take action to remove negative thoughts or emotions
The skies above are clear again
The future is bright and full of possibilities
Shout Hallelujah
Express your happiness and gratitude
So let's sing a song
Let's celebrate with music
Of cheer again
A joyful tune to lift everyone's spirits
Get ready for the Judgment Day
Be prepared for the rewards that await you
The sun is shining
Life is full of light and positivity
All together
Let's unite and celebrate as a group
Shout it now
Express your happiness loudly and proudly
The Lord is waiting to take your hand
There is a divine presence supporting and guiding you
There's no one who can doubt it now
The evidence of happiness is clear for all to see
We're going to the Promised Land
We're heading towards a brighter future
We're heading cross a river
We're embarking on a journey with unknown challenges
Soon your cares will all be gone
You can leave your worries behind and enjoy life
There'll be no more from now on
The past is gone and the future is bright
Happy times
Enjoyable and positive experiences
Happy nights
Experience happiness even after the sun goes down
Happy days are here again...
Life is good and we should celebrate it together
Lyrics © S.A. MUSIC
Written by: HAROLD ARLEN, TED KOEHLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lapislazuli7876
Judy was such a loving person. The way she grabs Barbra’s arm is so motherly and beautiful. She had a huge heart and the charisma and warmth always shone out of her.
@francesmignano
Yes , I agree I love her so much . May she rest in Peace.She is my idol and the heart of my Soul .The greatest ❤️🙏🏼❤️
@bethannada6486
Do you realize how hard it is to sing a song next to someone else singing a different song? Truly talented ladies! Thanks I really enjoyed this classic performance!😊
@TheReturnOfStephan1
As a singer, I can tell you that it's actually not very difficult at all, especially when you're not really singing on top of each other and you're harmonizing with your partner.
@ameliatownsend5966
@@TheReturnOfStephan1So true, you just got to know what your doingi
@MR-fx9gg
No auto tune, no back up track, singing live - I am in such awe!
@vintagebroadcastingsystem8028
No auto-tune, no pyrotechnics, no skimpy outfits. Just two timeless performers of extraordinary skill and talent. Sublime.
@elainelosee7974
Yes. Appreciate the true talented women, marvelous!!!
You, are wise to do something like communicating to the fans. Thanks 😊 🙏 😊 🙏 for sharing ❤ 😀 😊
@cfconant
this is when singers actually sang.
@michaelcastillo3231
Well if this isn’t the most adorable, tragic, beautiful thing I’ve witnessed in awhile. God bless their wonderful hearts. There is just something they can’t take away from us and this duet is one of them.