Lyrics by: Ted Koehler
Music by: Harold Arlen
Arranged By: Nelson Riddle
Originally made famous
by: Ruth Etting
Label: Capitol Records
Recorded: April 19, 1954
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Forget your troubles and just
get happy, you better chase all your cares away.
Sing Hallelujah, come on get
happy, get ready for the Judgment Day.
The sun is shining, come on get
happy, the Lord is waiting to take your hand.
Shout Hallelujah, come on get
happy, we're going to the promised land.
We're heading 'cross the river,
wash your sins 'way in the tide.
It's so peaceful on the other side.