Happy Family Lyrics

It's what everybody wants

It's what everybody needs

An essential force that makes the world

A better place to be

It's families that love

And families that heal

It's relationships built with trust

That have the most appeal

And anyone can have it

If they'll just do what it takes

And there's no reason why you can't start today

It's gonna take faith, it's gonna take prayer

It's gonna take fortitude to get you there

You'll have to make sacrifices to fight the vices

That blur your sight and bring despair

You gotta be kind, you gotta have hope

You gotta show discipline and self-control

Forgiveness, patience and integrity

Respect, compassion and sincerity

This is what makes a happy family

From every good parents' heart

As they care for every child

Comes a gentle voice, helping hands

And ethic well defined

It'll take you perseverance

To create a place of peace

With selflessness and fidelity

That bring the heart relief

And anyone can have it

If they'll just do what it takes

And there's no reason why you can't start today

It's gonna take faith, it's gonna take prayer

It's gonna take fortitude to get you there

You'll have to make sacrifices to fight the vices

That blur your sight and bring despair

You gotta be kind, you gotta have hope

You gotta show discipline and self-control

Forgiveness, patience and integrity

Respect, compassion and sincerity

This is what makes a happy family

Some will fight you tooth and nail (you gotta fight for it)

Until in the end only one prevails (as you push forward)

And the only way you're sure to win

Is with He who bore all your sin (letting Jesus take the lead)

Oh

You gotta work hard and live by the truth

You gotta show charity in all you do

You'll have to be firm against the world's contempt

Of everything that's right and true

You gotta believe that meek isn't weak

You gotta be strong but humble, bold but sweet

Defend with goodness and honesty

Reject the darkness with purity

Speak up with grace, correct your mistakes, seek the Lord's strength

And you'll see one day

Yes, you can have a happy family