When life reaches out and takes you   On an unpleasent ride   And your bridge of dreams comes   Tumblin' down   Don't let your bed of sorrow   Ever conquer your pride   Remember there's always a way out      Just take up a course in happiness   Take up a course to clear out your mind   You will show yourself how to smile   Take up a course in happiness   Take up a free instruction in life   You will learn how to smile      And when your optimism   Has a set back or two   And you feel all your tryin's in vain   (Your heart's in the rain)   Don't give up the hope that's due you   Just to study your doubt   Remember there's always a way out      Just take up a course in happiness   Take up a course to clear out your mind   You will show yourself how to smile   Take up a course in happiness   Take up a free instruction in life   You will learn how to smile      (Repeat three times)