Track 8 of the album Saudade Sundays · 2020
Happy and I Can't Tell You Why
“I woke up grinning for no reason at all and wrote this before the coffee. We kept it light and a bit silly.”
bossa nova · bossa nova · playful jazz · 4:04
Lyrics
I woke up with a grin today No reason I can find The coffee tasted extra sweet The sun was extra kind Nobody called with wonderful news Nothing came in the mail But I'm humming down the staircase Like I'm sailing in a sail I'm happy and I can't tell you why Happy as a kite in a clear blue sky No prize, no plan, no reason to try Just happy and I can't tell you why Dance with me, dance with me, step to the side Let the little joy be your guide Happy and I can't tell you why The bus was late, I didn't mind I waved at everyone A pigeon did a little dance And I joined in for fun The baker gave a knowing wink The mailman gave a cheer Maybe joy is catching Like the weather every year I'm happy and I can't tell you why Happy as a kite in a clear blue sky No prize, no plan, no reason to try Just happy and I can't tell you why Dance with me, dance with me, step to the side Let the little joy be your guide Happy and I can't tell you why Don't ask me what it means Don't write it in a book Just take a breath and take the sun And give the day a look So if you see me on the street Whistling out of tune Just whistle back and share the grin Beneath the afternoon We'll never know where it began We'll never need to know Some days the joy just walks right in And says hello I'm happy and I can't tell you why Happy as a kite in a clear blue sky No prize, no plan, no reason to try Just happy and I can't tell you why Dance with me, dance with me, step to the side Let the little joy be your guide Happy and I can't tell you why Happy, happy, I can't tell you why Happy, happy, under the sky