The Conquest of Happiness
The happiness they sold you was a tango with the wrong partner on your shoulder.
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[Intro] And now, dear friends, let’s switch the tune, From sadness to joy, under the same moon... Quoting Russell again, from his wise little book, "The Conquest of Happiness," here’s what he took, To find a bit of joy in life’s winding maze, Follow these steps, and dance through the days! [Verse 1] Find joy in the little things, the simple delights, The morning sun, the cool breeze, the starry nights, Expand your interests, let your passions grow wide, A curious heart is a joyful guide. [Chorus] Oh, happiness waltz, come dance in the light, With love and with laughter, we’ll make life so bright, With friends by your side and work you adore, This is the dance that brings you to more. [Verse 2] Embrace affection, let love take the lead, In giving and sharing, we find what we need, A sense of adventure, a spirit so free, These are the things that bring us to glee. [Chorus] Oh, happiness waltz, come dance in the light, With love and with laughter, we’ll make life so bright, With friends by your side and work you adore, This is the dance that brings you to more. [Bridge] Tranquil and calm, let peace be your guide, In a world full of noise, let joy be your stride, Oh, live for today, not for yesterday’s scars, The future is bright, it’s written in stars! [Chorus] Oh, happiness waltz, come dance in the light, With love and with laughter, we’ll make life so bright, With friends by your side and work you adore, This is the dance that brings you to more. [Outro] So here’s the recipe, as Russell did write, Dance through your days, hold your worries light, Happiness isn’t so hard to find, Just open your heart, free your mind!
