Children’s song, U.S.A.
“If You’re Happy and You Know It” is a beloved children’s song that has been entertaining young audiences for generations.
The origins of this catchy tune can be traced back to the late 19th century, with its roots believed to be in British and American folk music. Over time, the song has undergone various adaptations and lyrical changes, but its core message remains the same: encouraging children to express their emotions and engage in simple, joyful actions. The song’s catchy melody and interactive lyrics make it a popular choice for parents, teachers, and caregivers to engage children in singing and clapping along.
The song typically features a series of verses, each with its own action to correspond to a different emotion. Children are encouraged to clap their hands, stomp their feet, shout “hooray,” and perform other physical movements as they sing along.
“If You’re Happy and You Know It” is not only entertaining but also educational, as it helps children develop motor skills, learn about emotions, and foster a sense of community and participation through group singing and coordinated actions. It continues to be a cherished part of many children’s musical repertoires, creating moments of joy and connection wherever it’s sung.
On this page you can find Lyrics, Sing-along Video, and MP3 and MP4 files for Free Download.
Table of Contents
- Sing-Along Video
- Free karaoke MP3 download
- MP4 Video File | Free Download
- Song Info
- Teaching idea & activities
Sing-Along Video
Lyrics
1. If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands (clap clap)
If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands (clap clap)
If you’re happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it
If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands. (clap clap)
2. If you’re happy and you know it, stomp your feet (stomp stomp)
If you’re happy and you know it, stomp your feet (stomp stomp)
If you’re happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it
If you’re happy and you know it, stomp your feet. (stomp stomp)
3. If you’re happy and you know it, shout “Hurray!” (hoo-ray!)
If you’re happy and you know it, shout “Hurray!” (hoo-ray!)
If you’re happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it
If you’re happy and you know it, shout “Hurray!” (hoo-ray!)
4. If you’re happy and you know it, do all three (clap, stomp, hoo-ray!)
If you’re happy and you know it, do all three (clap, stomp, hoo-ray!)
If you’re happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it
If you’re happy and you know it, do all three. (clap, stomp, hoo-ray!)
…and some more ideas:
… say “Ha! Ha!” – (ha! ha!)
… slap your legs – (slap slap)
… turn around
… snap your fingers – (snap snap)
… slap your knees – (slap slap)
… nod your head – (nod nod)
… tap your toe – (tap tap)
… honk your nose – (honk honk)
Free karaoke MP3 download
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“If You’re Happy and You Know It” – free mp3 download (instrumental, 2:05 – 4/4 – 144 bpm>160 bpm)
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MP4 Video File | Free Download
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If You’re Happy and You Know It | Free mp4 Video File Download
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Song Info
“If You’re Happy and You Know It” is a children’s song in “repetitive” form, which means that the text stays the same for every stanza, with only a small part of a verse change every time. (see also “Finger Family”, “Rain, Rain, Go Away”, “Wheels kon the Bus”, “Old MacDonald had a Farm”).
Singing Bell’s own version features a tempo change in the middle of the song, which is something that kids really love.
Teaching idea & activities
1. Follow the text with the corresponding movements, adapting them on the rhythm of the song.
2. Replace the movements with sounds, adding a new music instrument every time.
e.g.: “If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands (clap clap)”
can be followed by “If you’re happy and you know it, play your drum”,
or “If you’re happy and you know it, play your sticks/piano/flute/triangle, etc.”.
Depending on the age and the abilities of the children you can complete a circle every 3, 5, even 10 sounds
and end the song with the verse “If you’re happy and you know it, do all three/five/ten”.
The children should remember and play in the right order, each one his own sound.
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