Song lyrics to Walking Happy (1963) music by Jimmy Van Heusen, lyrics by Sammy Cahn
There’s a kind o’ walk you walk
When the world’s undone you,
There’s a kind o’ walk you walk
When you’re walking proud
There’s a kind o’ walk you walk
When the neighbors shun you
There’s a kind o’ walk you walk
Sets you ‘bove the crowd
There’s a kind o’ walk you walk
When somebody loves you
That’s very much like walking on a cloud
Good fortune found you, chappie
And your lives are happy, Valentine
When you’re walking happy
Don’t the blooming world seem fine
There’s a kind o’ walk you walk
When you feel like crowing
There’s a kind o’ walk you walk
When you’re on your way
There’s a kind o’ walk you walk
When your pride is showing
There’s a kind o’ walk you walk
Today’s your day
There’s a kind o’ walk you walk
When the world’s a rainbow
And you heart is popping like a popping jay
So you had best believe it, chappie
You’re finding life is finger snappy
The day you learn that walking happy
Gives the world a shine
So just keep walkin’ happy with your hand in mine
With your hand in mine, keep your hand in mine
Love your hand in mine
Trivia
The title song “Walking Happy” was originally meant to be used in the 1963 film Papa’s Delicate Condition, with Jackie Gleason singing it, but it was dropped before the film’s release.
