Verse 1:
C
The greatest day in history,
F
Death is beaten, you have rescued me,
Am F
Sing it out, Jesus is alive!
C
The empty cross, the empty grave,
F
Life eternal, you have won the day,
Am F
Shout it out, Jesus is alive!
G
He's alive!
Chorus:
C F Am
Oh, happy day, happy day,
G
You washed my sin away
C F Am
Oh, happy day, happy day,
G C F Am
I'll never be the same
G
Forever i am changed
Verse 2:
C
When i stand in that place,
F
Free at last, meeting face to face,
Am F
I am yours, Jesus you are mine.
C
Endless joy, perfect peace,
F
Earthly pain finally will cease
Am
Celebrate, Jesus is alive,
G
He's alive!
Bridge:
Am Em
Oh, what a glorious day
F
What a glorious way
C
That you have saved me!
C Em
Oh, what a glorious day
C
What a glorious name
Happy Day Lyrics:
Verse 1:
The greatest day in history,
Death is beaten, you have rescued me,
Sing it out, Jesus is alive!
The empty cross, the empty grave,
Life eternal, you have won the day,
Shout it out, Jesus is alive!
He's alive!
Chorus:
Oh, happy day, happy day,
You washed my sin away
Oh, happy day, happy day,
I'll never be the same
Forever i am changed
Verse 2:
When i stand in that place,
Free at last, meeting face to face,
I am yours, Jesus you are mine.
Endless joy, perfect peace,
Earthly pain finally will cease
Celebrate, Jesus is alive,
He's alive!
Bridge:
Oh, what a glorious day
What a glorious way
That you have saved me!
Oh, what a glorious day
What a glorious name
The greatest day in history,
Death is beaten, you have rescued me,
Sing it out, Jesus is alive!
The empty cross, the empty grave,
Life eternal, you have won the day,
Shout it out, Jesus is alive!
He's alive!
Chorus:
Oh, happy day, happy day,
You washed my sin away
Oh, happy day, happy day,
I'll never be the same
Forever i am changed
Verse 2:
When i stand in that place,
Free at last, meeting face to face,
I am yours, Jesus you are mine.
Endless joy, perfect peace,
Earthly pain finally will cease
Celebrate, Jesus is alive,
He's alive!
Bridge:
Oh, what a glorious day
What a glorious way
That you have saved me!
Oh, what a glorious day
What a glorious name
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About This Song
“Happy Day” by Tim Hughes is a high-energy worship song centered on resurrection, freedom, joy, salvation, and the victory of Jesus over death. It is commonly used as an opening song or celebration song because its upbeat rock feel and joyful chorus help the congregation celebrate the life-changing power of the risen Christ.
- Artist: Tim Hughes
- Authors: Tim Hughes, Ben Cantelon
- Original Key: C
- Suggested Worship Key: C
- Album: Holding Nothing Back
- CCLI Song Number: 4847027
- Meter: 4/4
- Style: Rock
- Tempo: Medium fast
- Common Themes: resurrection, freedom, joy, salvation, victory
- Best For: opening worship, Easter worship, celebration, praise, high-energy worship
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Last reviewed by: Michaela Bishop
