Get Happy / Happy Days Are Here Again (Medley) – English Lyrics

• By: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande
• Album: Wicked: One Wonderful Night (Soundtrack)

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the magic of classic American songcraft with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's beautiful rendition of 'Get Happy / Happy Days Are Here Again.' This performance is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the history of American popular music and the art of the vocal duet. The clear and emotive singing makes it an excellent piece for language learners to follow along with timeless lyrics of hope and happiness. This special medley not only pays homage to musical legends but also encapsulates the powerful story of friendship at the heart of 'Wicked.'

[English]

Forget your troubles

Happy days are here again

You better chase all your cares away

the skies above are clear again

Shout Hallelujah

So let's sing a song of cheer again

Get ready for the Judgment Day

Happy days are here again

The sun is shining

Altogether

Shout it now

The Lord is waiting to take your hand

There's no one who can doubt it now

Shout Hallelujah

So let's tell the world about it now

We're going to the promised land

Happy days are here again

We're heading 'cross the river

Soon your cares will all be gone

There'll be no more from now on

From now on

Forget your troubles (Happy days)

Come on, get happy (Are here again)

You better chase all your cares away (The skies above are clear again)

Shout Hallelujah (So let's sing a song)

And just get happy (Of cheer again)

Happy times

Happy times

Happy nights

Happy nights

Happy days are here again

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
trouble /ˈtrʌbəl/ A2	noun - problems or difficulties
care /keə(r)/ A2	noun - worry or anxiety verb - to be concerned or interested
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the space above the earth where clouds and the sun appear
clear /klɪə(r)/ A2	adjective - without clouds, mist, or darkness
shout /ʃaʊt/ A2	verb - to say something loudly
sing /sɪŋ/ A1	verb - to make musical sounds with the voice
cheer /tʃɪə(r)/ B1	noun - a shout of joy or encouragement verb - to make someone feel happier
ready /ˈredi/ A2	adjective - prepared for something
judgment /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/ B2	noun - the act of forming an opinion or making a decision
shine /ʃaɪn/ A2	verb - to give off light
Lord /lɔːd/ B1	noun - a title for God or a ruler
hand /hænd/ A1	noun - the part of your body at the end of your arm
doubt /daʊt/ B2	verb - to feel uncertain or unsure about something
world /wɜːld/ A1	noun - the earth and all people and places on it
land /lænd/ A1	noun - the solid part of the earth's surface
river /ˈrɪvə(r)/ A1	noun - a large stream of water that flows to the sea
gone /ɡɒn/ A2	adjective - no longer present; disappeared
happy /ˈhæpi/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure
wait /weɪt/ A1	verb - to stay where you are until something happens

Key Grammar Structures

• Forget your troubles

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The verb **"Forget"** is in its base form, giving a direct command.

• You better chase all your cares away

  ➔ "Had better" construction (modal‑like suggestion)

  ➔ **"better"** functions like a modal verb, giving a strong recommendation: "You *better* chase..."

• The Lord is waiting to take your hand

  ➔ Present continuous for future arrangement

  ➔ The verb **"is waiting"** (be + ‑ing) describes a planned future action.

• There's no one who can doubt it now

  ➔ Defining relative clause with "who"

  ➔ **"who"** introduces the clause **"can doubt it now"**, which specifies "no one".

• We're heading 'cross the river

  ➔ Present progressive (be + ‑ing) for ongoing action

  ➔ **"are heading"** (be + ‑ing) shows the speaker’s movement is happening now.

• Soon your cares will all be gone

  ➔ Future passive (will be + past participle)

  ➔ **"will be gone"** uses the modal **will** + passive verb **be gone** to express a future state.

• We're going to the promised land

  ➔ "be going to" future for intention

  ➔ **"are going to"** signals a planned or intended future action: "We *are going to* the promised land".

• Happy days are here again

  ➔ Simple present (stative) with "be" + adjective

  ➔ **"are here"** uses the verb **be** + adverbial adjective **here** to state a current condition.

• The sun is shining

  ➔ Present continuous for actions happening now

  ➔ **"is shining"** (be + ‑ing) describes a process that is occurring at the moment of speaking.