1 Just be thankful for the little things of life,
Strength to do your duty in this world of strife;
Strive to show your gratitude where’er you go;
Teach some heart a song of joy that sings a song of woe.

Refrain:
Just be thankful, it will pay you in the end;
Just be thankful, there is someone needs a friend;
Try to show your gratitude, a helping hand extend—
Just be thankful for your blessings.

2 Just be thankful for a Hope that makes you strong;
Many seek the blessings that to you belong;
Be not selfish with your wealth, but pass it on;
Let the light of Jesus shine that you by grace have won. [Refrain]

3 Just be thankful for the world God made for you;
Sin and evil blight it, there is work to do;
Help to make it good, for God ordained it so;
Jesus’ love can make the world a heaven here below. [Refrain]