If your own sor­rows you want to for­get,
Make some­bo­dy hap­py to­day;
If in your heart you would know no re­gret,
Make some­bo­dy hap­py to­day.
Others near by you may be in des­pair,
Struggling ’neath cross­es so hea­vy to bear;
They may take heart, if you show that you care—
Make some­bo­dy hap­py to­day.

Refrain

Make some­bo­dy hap­py to­day.
O sing a glad song on your way;
The good that you do brings bless­ing to you,
Make some­bo­dy hap­py to­day.

If you seek plea­sure no trou­ble can mar,
Make some­bo­dy hap­py to­day;
You’ll find it wait­ing you, right where you are,
Make some­bo­dy hap­py to­day.
Is your life dark­ened by hopes that were vain?
Go help ano­ther his goal to at­tain!
What you have lost, by your help he may gain—
Make some­bo­dy hap­py to­day.

Refrain

Do not complain that you’ve nothing to give,
Make somebody happy today;
Do your whole duty, and preach as you live,
Make somebody happy today.
Though you have only a smile, or a flower,
Give it, and speak of His love, of His power;
You may cheer many a pain-weary hour—
Make somebody happy today.

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