there's just one thing

that we all crave

from the cradle

to the grave

a state of grace

or state of mind

a point in space

or point in time

in time of peace

in times of war

the self same goal

that we yearn for

some have it all

but still have less

what we all need is happiness

happiness is what you need

yeah happiness is all around

it's not easy to define it

it can't easily be found

no it can't easily be found

it can't easily be found

you know that it's true

cos' happiness

just can't be bought

such purity more precious still than gold

and happiness

can't just be taught

when you're young or if you're old

no matter how - how hard you try

in your own life, and through your years

with every up - must come a down

enjoy the laughter and the tears

of happiness