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

Don't you ever wear a frown

Don't let the bastards grind you down

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

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 bastards 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