1 If you want to be happy, take Jesus,
When your heart has been broken by grief;
His grace full and free
Gives a sinner like me,
‘Mid the sorrows of life, sweet relief.

Refrain:
If you want to be happy, take Jesus,
He loves to walk close by your side;
You can triumph o’er every temptation,
If He is your Savior and Guide.

2 If you want to be happy, take Jesus!
Even death in its awful array,
No change can impart
To the peace in your heart,
For His presence shall brighten the way. [Refrain]

3 If you want to be happy, take Jesus!
For contentment without and within
Is found for each strife,
In the battle of life;
If you want to be happy, take him. [Refrain]