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I Whistle a Happy Tune Lyrics by Gertrude Lawrence

The King and I (Original Broadway Cast)

1951

[ANNA]
Whenever I feel afraid
I hold my head erect
And whistle a happy tune
So no one will suspect
I'm afraid
While shivering in my shoes
I strike a careless pose
And whistle a happy tune
And no one ever knows
I'm afraid
The result of this deception
Is very strange to tell
For when I fool the people I fear
I fool myself as well
I whistle a happy tune
And every single time
Thе happiness in the tune
Convincеs me that I'm
Not afraid
Make believe you're brave
And the trick will take you far
You may be as brave
As you make believe you are
*Anna & Louis whistle in tune*
You may be as brave
As you make believe you are
*Instrumental*
While shivering in my shoes
I strike a careless pose
And whistle a happy tune
And no one ever knows
I'm afraid
The result of this deception
Is very strange to tell
For when I fool the people I fear
I fool myself as well
I whistle a happy tune
And every single time
The happiness in the tune
Convinces me that I'm
Not afraid
Make believe you're brave
And the trick will take you far
You may be as brave
As you make believe you are
You may be as brave
As you make believe you are

About “I Whistle a Happy Tune” by Gertrude Lawrence

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"I Whistle a Happy Tune" is credited to Gertrude Lawrence. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"I Whistle a Happy Tune" appears on "The King and I (Original Broadway Cast)" in 1951.

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