Harold Arlen wrote the music and Ted Koehler the words. Judy Garland is most notable for singing this great song. This version contains most of the words but not the music. You might call this a bluesy retake of this song.
folk rock
protest songs
john lee hooker
roger john
Lyrics
Forget your troubles c'mon get happy
you better chase all your cares away.
Shout hallejulah c'mon get happy
get ready for the judgement day.
the sun is shinin c'mon get happy,
the lord is waitin to take your hand.
shout hallejulah c'mon get happy,
we're going to the promise land (2x)
We're headin across the river to
wash your sins away in the tide.
it's all so peaceful baby
there be angels on the other side.