Charlie Brown's Happiness-Clark Gesner
The song “Happiness” is known for its debut in the musical play You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. The main character, Charlie Brown is known as the lovable loser in the zig-zag shirt and the kid who never gives up, even if he almost never wins. Charlie Brown manages the world’s worst baseball team, and still shows up for every game. He can’t muster the courage to talk to the Little Red-Haired girl, but he keeps hoping. Even though he gets grief from his friends, his kite-eating tree, even his own dog, Charlie Brown remains the unwavering hero. It does not matter if his baseball team never wins a game because he is able to create happiness by simply being with his friends. The song’s lyrics depict Charlie Brown’s ability to create happiness out of nearly anything.
This song shows that Charlie Brown is not a boy who needs something expensive, thoughtful, or elaborate to make him happy. Rather, Charlie Brown is able to create happiness out of the simplest of things, from finding a pencil to sharing a sandwich. He is a perfect example of someone who is able to live a happy life, as he is able to create happiness out of the most everyday occurrences.
This song shows that Charlie Brown is not a boy who needs something expensive, thoughtful, or elaborate to make him happy. Rather, Charlie Brown is able to create happiness out of the simplest of things, from finding a pencil to sharing a sandwich. He is a perfect example of someone who is able to live a happy life, as he is able to create happiness out of the most everyday occurrences.