Why Can’t You?

Why can't you smile, why can't you be happy?
Da-de-de-da, da-de-de-de-da

Violets from tiny seeds
Fight their way up through the weeds
Violets can do it, why can't you?

Little brooklets breaking free
Work their way down to the sea
Little brooks can do it, why can't you?

Hopes and dreams are things that life can shatter
Learn to lift your head and say, "It doesn't matter!"

Birdies sing in cages too
They know that's the thing to do
Little birds can do it, why can't you?