I know what's going on here
Ain't no mystery
Y'all have lost faith

In yourselves
It's as clear as it can be


You can whine all you want to
Drown in your misery
Or you can listen to me

Listen to me

Laugh and be happy

It's a simple thing to do
Believe in your dreams
And your dreams

Will come true for you

There'll be a red sun

Shining in a sky so blue
Blackbirds singing in the trees


There's a real silver lining
Up there for me and you
Listen to me

Listen to me

Now the country

That we're living in
Happy Immigrants:
You mean the good ol' USA?

That's right!
It's never been
About keeping you out

It's about inviting you in
And letting you play


Laugh and be happy

Don't you ever wear a frown

Get right back on your feet
Whenever they knock you down


You've got to laugh and be happy
Smile right in their face
'Cause pretty soon

You're gonna take their place

They'll come whack whack

Whackin' like old
Man trouble
Whacking on your front door

They try to send you
Packin' on the double
But you ain't going away no more


Laugh and be happy
Don't you ever wear a frown

Don't let the !@$(s
Grind you down


Laugh and be happy
Now listen to what I say
Everything's going to go your way

You'll be on top of the world