The country was nothing but trees
So I went to the city one day
Down at the night club I met my true love
I just happened to pass by her way

The fountains, they sounded like rain
And the pigeons around us were cooing
I believed in the fates, I thought they were great
Till that girl left my poor heart in ruins
When will happiness find me again?

She picked up the phone
The bombs were deployed
The people, they groaned
The world was destroyed

Should I stay here and stumble around
Or head for the woods far away?
I can't make up my mind, I'm drunk all the time
When will happiness find me again?

Now I'm drunk all the time
The sun never shines
Clouds hang low on the ruins
When will happiness find me again?



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When Will Happiness Find Me Again? Lyrics as written by Charles Thompson

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    Surprised no one has commented on this yet.

    This song is so sad, but I love it. The lyrics are pretty straightforward. Reminds me of a friend of mine.

    donkeyballoonon August 20, 2009   Link

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