Lyrics Oh Happy Day

Oh Happy Day was arranged by Edwin Hawkins, though sometimes erroneously attributed to him as its composer, is based on an 18th-century hymn. It gained worldwide fame with the Edwin Hawkins Singers 1969 recording, becoming an international hit and one of the first gospel songs to achieve such recognition. The recording was noted for its contemporary gospel style, featuring a modern piano solo and rhythmic variations. 

Oh happy day
Oh happy day
When Jesus washed
Oh when He washed
Mmm, when He washed
All my sins away
Oh happy day

Oh happy day (Oh happy day)
Oh happy day (Oh happy day)
When Jesus washed
(When Jesus washed)
Oh when He washed
(When Jesus washed)
Mmm, when He washed
(Mmm, when He washed)
All my sins away (Oh happy day)

He taught me how to watch
Watch and pray
Watch and pray (Watch and pray)
And live rejoicing every day
Every day (Every day)

Oh happy day (Oh happy day)
Oh happy day (Oh happy day)
When Jesus washed
(When Jesus washed)
Oh when He washed
(When Jesus washed)
Mmm, when He washed
(Mmm, when He washed)
All my sins away (Oh happy day)

He taught me how to watch
Watch and pray
Watch and pray (Watch and pray)
And live rejoicing every day
Every day (Every day)

Oh happy day (Oh happy day)
Oh happy day (Oh happy day)
When Jesus washed
(When Jesus washed)
Oh when He washed
(When Jesus washed)
Oh when He washed
(Oh when He washed)
All my sins away (Oh happy day)
It was a happy day (Oh happy day)

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