If You're Happy and You Know It | Lyrics

from the MMF Songbook

History for 'If You're Happy and You Know It'

If You're Happy and You Know It began as a folk tune in Norway. Joe Raposo (Sesame Street music composer) is credited for popularizing the song in the 1970s. However, it was already appearing in songbooks for children and scout groups in the 1950s.

English Lyrics for 'If You're Happy and You Know It'

If you're happy and you know it,
Clap your hands.
(Clap twice)

If you're happy and you know it,
Then your face will surely show it,
If you're happy and you know it,
Clap your hands.
(Clap twice)

If you're happy and you know it,
Tap your toe.
(Tap twice)

If you're happy and you know it,
Then your face will surely show it,
If you're happy and you know it,
Tap your toe.
(Tap twice)

If you're happy and you know it,
Nod your head.
(Nod head)

If you're happy and you know it,
Then your face will surely show it,
If you're happy and you know it,
Nod your head.
(Nod head)

Norwegian Lyrics for 'If You're Happy and You Know It'

Er du veldig glad og vet det,
Ja så klapp
Er du veldig glad og vet det
Ja så klapp
Er du veldig glad og vet det
Så la alle mennesker se det
Er du veldig glad og vet det
Ja, så klapp.