Happy Song
Three Dog Night Lyrics


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Sidewalk Sunday seem right on Monday
That's the way it's always been
Chasing after a bit of laughter
That's hanging in the wind
Oh, I'm in love with a lady
Got so many good things in my life

Frustrations every single day
Can roll off one by one
Don't let them waste your life away
You can laugh and sing along don't be long
Keep in time with us sing along

Ooh, sure makes me lazy
Can't help feeling I'm such
A lucky guy lucky guy, guy
Happy just to be alive and living
Sharing the sun with a shady lady

Sing along, don't be long keep in time
With us sing along Yeah
Dee, dee, dee
You can laugh and sing along don't be long
Keep in time with us sing along
Ooh, I'm in love with a lady,
Got so many good things in my life
Ooh, I'm in love with a lady,
Got so many good things in my life
Ooh, I'm in love with a lady,
Got so many good things in my life
Ooh, I'm in love with a lady,
Got so many good things in my life

My Aunt Matilda stopped to say
She's feeling fine
The doctor said her heart is fine
She has time to spill the wine save a dime
Keep in time with us learn the rhyme.
Yeah
You can laugh and sing along don't be long
Keep in time with us sing along
Dee, dee, dee
You can laugh and sing along don't be long
Keep in time with us sing the song
Sing along don't be long
Keep in time with us sing the song
Sing along don't be long
Keep in time with us sing the song
Sing along don't be long
Keep in time with us sing the song
Sing along don't be long
Keep in time with us sing the song
Sing along don't be long
Keep in time with us sing the song




Sing along don't be long
Keep in time with us sing the song

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Three Dog Night's "Happy Song" convey the idea of living in the moment and finding joy in the simple things in life. The opening lines describe the ephemeral nature of happiness, how something that seems right one day might not feel that way the next. The singer then talks about chasing after bits of laughter that are hanging in the wind, suggesting that happiness is elusive and you have to be willing to run after it. Despite the frustrations of everyday life, the singer encourages the listener not to let them waste their life away. It's better to laugh and sing along in the moment than to dwell on negative feelings.


The singer goes on to express gratitude for the good things in their life, specifically a lady they are in love with. The repetition of the line "got so many good things in my life" highlights the theme of gratitude and counting one's blessings. The song then takes on a more communal feel when the singer talks about Aunt Matilda stopping by and sharing good news. The idea is that we're all in this together and that we should "keep in time" with each other and sing the song of life together.


Line by Line Meaning

Sidewalk Sunday seem right on Monday
Sometimes things that seem out of place or unusual can actually be a perfect fit, just like how Sidewalk Sunday can seem right on Monday.


That's the way it's always been
Although things might seem unusual or unexpected, sometimes it's just the way they've always been and that's okay.


Chasing after a bit of laughter That's hanging in the wind
It's important to pursue joy and happiness, even if it seems fleeting or uncertain. Sometimes life's joys are like laughter blowing in the wind - you have to chase after them to catch them.


Oh, I'm in love with a lady Got so many good things in my life
The singer is grateful for the love and positivity in their life, which brings them happiness.


Frustrations every single day Can roll off one by one
It's easy to let frustrations pile up, but it's important to address them one by one instead of letting them overwhelm you.


Don't let them waste your life away You can laugh and sing along don't be long Keep in time with us sing along
Don't let frustrations and negative emotions consume your life - instead, choose to focus on joy and positivity by joining in and singing along with the happy song.


Ooh, sure makes me lazy Can't help feeling I'm such A lucky guy lucky guy, guy Happy just to be alive and living Sharing the sun with a shady lady
Being content and grateful for what you have can make you feel relaxed and lazy, but it's a good feeling to have. The singer is lucky and appreciative of their life, enjoying the sun and the company of their partner - even if they have some flaws like a shady side.


Dee, dee, dee You can laugh and sing along don't be long Keep in time with us sing along
The repetition of this line emphasizes the importance of joy and positivity, encouraging listeners to join in and sing along to the upbeat song.


My Aunt Matilda stopped to say She's feeling fine The doctor said her heart is fine She has time to spill the wine save a dime Keep in time with us learn the rhyme
The singer shares a positive update about their Aunt Matilda's health and encourages others to embrace joy and positivity instead of letting worries consume them. The line 'save a dime' could be a metaphor for not wasting time or focusing on negative things, and instead using time and resources wisely to appreciate life.


Yeah You can laugh and sing along don't be long Keep in time with us sing along Dee, dee, dee You can laugh and sing along don't be long Keep in time with us sing the song
Repeating the chorus emphasizes the importance of joining in and embracing positivity, encouraging listeners to actively participate in the happy song and enjoy life.




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