HAPPY TODAY, SAD TOMORROW
(Livingston / Armstrong)


Lil Hardin Armstrong & Her Swing Orch. - 1938
Janet Klein & Her Parlor Boys - 1998



Now, I'm happy today, but I'm sad tomorrow 
What a life for me 
Monday's gladness, Tuesday's sorrow 
The next day is full of ecstasy

Oh, now, I never know what the night will bring
When I awake each morn at the dawn 
Whether I must cry or whether I must sing 
Oh, Lord, why was I born

My heart is full of devotion,
But through cloudy skies, I now realize,
Hmm, now you control my every emotion,
Hmm, with just one look into your lovely eyes

Now, I'm happy today, but I'm sad tomorrow 
What a life for me 
Monday's gladness, Tuesday's sorrow
But the next day is full of ecstasy

(Instrumental Break)

My heart is full of devotion 
But through cloudy skies, I now realize 
You control my every emotion 
Oh, with just one look into your lovely eyes

Now, I'm happy today, but I'm sad tomorrow 
What a life for me 
Monday's gladness, Tuesday's sorrow 
But the next day is full of ecstasy



(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - November 2017)