High is better than low Joy is better than woe Glad is better than sad And just in case you didn't know Up is better than down Smile is better than frown Don't be dragging your fearful, tearful face Around the town If your spirit is bubbly You'll win many a friend Bubbly is better than troubly So I recommend Somewhere ever you go High is better than low You'd be better If you say it so ♪ Warm is better than cold Young is better than old Swim is better than sink And so I think you should be told Laugh is better than cry Live is better than die Melancholy is just a folly No one will deny If you haven't an inkling How to banish the tear You can learn in a twinkling Starting right from here Sing wherever you go High is better than low You'd be better If you say it so