(You will want to sing mm-mm-mm
The whole day throu-ou-ou)

I’m gonna write a happy song
Hoping you might sing along
Maybe it will brighten up your day
yea-yea-yea

Well it only takes a smile
And in a little while
You will want to sing mm-mm-mm
The whole day throu-ou-ou

It doesn’t cost a penny
But it makes good common sense
To enjoy yourself by singing
So let the bells keep ringing

I’m gonna write a happy song
Hoping you might sing along
Maybe it will brighten up your day
yea-yea-yea

Well it only takes a smile
And in a little while
You will want to sing mm-mm-mm
The whole day throu-ou-ou

There’s no need to worry
It won’t get you anywhere
So dry your tears try not to pout
Why not let it all hang out

I’m gonna write a happy song
Hoping you might sing along
Maybe it will brighten up your day
yea-yea-yea

Well it only takes a smile
And in a little while
You will want to sing mm-mm-mm
The whole day throu-ou-ou

When you’re sad and lonely
And there’s nothing left to do
Think of me and sing my song
What else could you do that’s wrong

I’m gonna write a happy song
Hoping you might sing along
Maybe it will brighten up your day
yea-yea-yea

Well it only takes a smile
And in a little while
You will want to sing mm-mm-mm
The whole day throu-ou-ou

Mr. Songman

Date Written:
January 23, 1973

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