Lyrics

Laura Foley always told me
She'd be happy if she only
Could wear Olympic Gold one day
And hear her name called as they raised the flag
She kept on trainin', figure skatin'
On the ice til her legs were achin'
She never made the US team
Tried twice then gave up the dream she had
Now she laces up her little girls skates & smiles thinkin'
What she really wanted she has

CHORUS:
It takes more than fame
More than any gold we're given
To measure our success
It's the lives we touch each day
That makes the greatest difference
It's what we give not what we get
The more we love the more we're blessed
With Happiness

Jimmy Gordon had a fortune
The bluest bloodline in New Orleans
Smilin' in Forbes magazine
It looked like he had everything he'd need
He made investments, got tax exemptions
But always felt there was something missin'
Then he heard the word & found the truth
He wasn't worth a cent til he fell down to his knees
Now the hungry souls he feeds at the Mission call Jimmy
The richest man on Salvation Street

CHORUS:
It takes more than fame
More than any gold we're given
To measure our success
It's the lives we touch each day
That makes the greatest difference
Yes, It's like the Good Book says
It's what we give not what we get
The more we love the more we're blessed
With Happiness

Happiness


© Devra Olano