Oh Teach Me How To Be Happy

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              Oh Teach Me How To Be Happy

Beautiful gardens filled with roses,
Wonder what the fragrance is like.
Every day you come abroad and look so elegant,
I have never seen a sense of sadness on your face.
Oh teach me how to be happy!
I want to feel that joy that you have over there.
For there is a mixed feeling in my heart
That is longing for the tears to fall from my eyes. 
Oh roses! I am bleeding inside
I need to feel love, joy, happiness 
and peace.
                         
              (Written by Shernette Shaw)

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