THE WAY TO BE HAPPY A song with a sentiment. Written, composed and sung by Harry Clifton. [1868] Tempo: Allegretto. A simple song I sing to you, The subject anything but new, And yet I trust 'will please a few, Perhaps nine out of ten. 'Tis meant to suit both grave and gay, A healthy moral to convey, And if you follow all I say, You will be happy men. To those who feel dispirited I merely wish to show The future will be brighter If they try to make it so. But if a moment you'll allow, And pay attention to me now, I fancy I can tell you how, You may be happy men. 2 If you are anxious to get wed, By "beauty" only, don't be led, But seek for "sterling worth" instead, And find one if you can. Whose trusting faith and constancy Will cheer you on life's stormy sea, Then even in adversity You'll be a happy man. Be gentle to each other Whatever intervenes. Remember if you mean to live, To live within your means. The truth of this you can't deny, If on yourself you will rely, Success will greet you by and bye And you'll be a happy man. 3 Oh! never joke or sneer a friend, A jest it may perchange offend, And wound him when you don't intend, So let this be your plan. If faults in others you detect, Look to yourself, and then reflect, Perhaps you have the