The Secret of Happiness

[Jerusha Abbott]
You know, Daddy, it isn't the big troubles in life that require character
Anyone can rise to a crisis and face a crushing tragedy with courage
But to meet the petty hazards of the day with a laugh?
I really think that requires spirit

I've discovered
The secret of happiness is
Learning how to glide
I've discovered
The secret of happiness is
Just enjoy the ride

Don't let the journey be tainted by pride
And I've discovered
The secret of happiness is
Not to mourn the past
I've discovered
The secret of happiness is
Not to run too fast

You can still beat them
By coming in last 'cause
The secret, the secret of happiness is
I've discovered
The secret of happiness is
Not to be afraid
I've discovered
The secret of happiness is
All illusions fade

Don't fear the future
You'll just be delayed 'cause
The secret, the secret of happiness is
Living in the now
Living in the time it takes to blink
I think, is how
Is how we're meant to be living

I've discovered
The secret of happiness is
Following my will
I've discovered
The secret of happiness is
That we can run that hill

Happiness comes when we learn to be still
And the secret, the secret of happiness is
The secret of happiness is clear
The secret of happiness is near
The secret of happiness is here