This is a terrible song because it has a message that is contrary to the Bible. When Jesus comes into your life, you’re not guaranteed to be happy all the time. In fact, if you’re doing the right thing and following him, you’re going to be persecuted (2 Tim. 3:12)! We’re not going to be perfectly happy all the time until we see God face to face. This is why I do not use this song to teach kids the wrong thing.
Larry is right in his assessment that we are to expect problems, but this song can easily be made to fit the reality of the Word of God. Simply substitute “joy-ful “or bles-sed for “happy.” We are to “Rejoice evermore!” We are BLESSED, even during times of trials. There. My work here is done. :-))
I personally like using songs that go contrary to what people think at first glance: they can force people to think! The Bible does say Happy is that people whose God is the LORD and for good reason. If we are saved we are happier than we know, even during bad times. Webster’s 1828 definition puts it very well about how we are happy all the time as Christians, and as teachers this song provides us with an excellent reason to talk about true happiness to children that are searching for it.
These are some of the songs we've learned and compiled over the years while being involved in the Bus Ministry and other children's ministries at Old Time Baptist Church in Buffalo, NY.
A few lines here or there are our own original lyrics, but most of the content here is a compilation of songs written by other people. The chords you see when you click on a "Show chords" button are the same ones we use, and my differ somewhat from whatever the original authors intended.
If you have any requests for children's songs that are not included here, or if you'd like to request guitar chords or an audio sample for any song, please feel free to contact us by leaving a comment on any page.
November 19th, 2013 at 8:42 pm
Pr. Hope says:Thank you so much, having guitar chords is such a tremendous help. You are kind.
May 4th, 2014 at 6:22 pm
Madison says:I like this song . What are the hand motions ?
January 11th, 2015 at 9:41 pm
Amy says:My kids love this song. We sing it several times going faster and faster. Until our arms get tired and a can’t sing anymore.
July 28th, 2016 at 2:38 pm
cari whipple says:Love it😍😍😍😍😍
January 8th, 2019 at 1:32 pm
Larry says:This is a terrible song because it has a message that is contrary to the Bible. When Jesus comes into your life, you’re not guaranteed to be happy all the time. In fact, if you’re doing the right thing and following him, you’re going to be persecuted (2 Tim. 3:12)! We’re not going to be perfectly happy all the time until we see God face to face. This is why I do not use this song to teach kids the wrong thing.
July 20th, 2020 at 8:05 am
Michael S. Smith says:Larry is right in his assessment that we are to expect problems, but this song can easily be made to fit the reality of the Word of God. Simply substitute “joy-ful “or bles-sed for “happy.” We are to “Rejoice evermore!” We are BLESSED, even during times of trials. There. My work here is done. :-))
July 20th, 2020 at 10:01 am
George says:I personally like using songs that go contrary to what people think at first glance: they can force people to think! The Bible does say Happy is that people whose God is the LORD and for good reason. If we are saved we are happier than we know, even during bad times. Webster’s 1828 definition puts it very well about how we are happy all the time as Christians, and as teachers this song provides us with an excellent reason to talk about true happiness to children that are searching for it.
September 11th, 2020 at 5:25 am
Jeswin Thomas Jacob says:NICE
September 11th, 2020 at 5:27 am
Jeswin Thomas Jacob says:i always put these songs in PPT AND Store it