Franks, Michael - I'd Rather Be Happy Than Right Lyrics
When you meet someone who inspires your worst angry voice
Just retreat-happiness is always a much better choice
Why chargin?
If you're in-
Sisting on the last word
Like our mothers taught:
Unkind words we just ought not to
Hey, everything you're saying is so contra-bliss
Okay, I think I can see where you're going with this
True, we have had our differences there all along
But who, who of us can say he has never been wrong?
Like the sky, this is all shadows and light
I guess I would rather be happy than right
On the way we are given lessons we misunderstand
If I fail
To no avail
Still I always try to be
Like the wise ant who
Takes the sugar home
And just leaves the sand alone
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Franks, Michael I'd Rather Be Happy Than Right Comments
When you meet someone who inspires your worst angry voice
Just retreat-happiness is always a much better choice
Why chargin?
If you're in-
Sisting on the last word
It's quite over-rated
Like our mothers taught:
Unkind words we just ought not to
Hey, everything you're saying is so contra-bliss
Okay, I think I can see where you're going with this
True, we have had our differences there all along
But who, who of us can say he has never been wrong?
Like the sky, this is all shadows and light
I guess I would rather be happy than right
Every day life is like a mixture of sugar and sand
On the way we are given lessons we misunderstand
If I fail
To no avail
Still I always try to be
Like the wise ant who
Takes the sugar home
And just leaves the sand alone
Source: Musixmatch
I've been listening to Micheal Franks since I was a child, my mom had him on wax! If you love Micheal Franks as much as I do check out Tom Misch He reminds me of him, smooth voice, & jazzy. Hope he can come to Las Vegas sometime.
I d rather listen to god
_How_ long is the track?👎🏾
I like to be happy then right I’ll give all my love every night and day of my life🥰
I’ll make you happy if you let me love you
Love hat jazz he has some great music
OOOOOOOOOOh Yeah!
Like michael the best
it is not just about the singer, it is also about the musicians, and they are both wonderful.
Lyrics
When you meet someone who inspires your worst angry voice
Just retreat-happiness is always a much better choice
Why chargin?
If you're in-
Sisting on the last word
It's quite over-rated
Like our mothers taught:
Unkind words we just ought not to
Hey, everything you're saying is so contra-bliss
Okay, I think I can see where you're going with this
True, we have had our differences there all along
But who, who of us can say he has never been wrong?
Like the sky, this is all shadows and light
I guess I would rather be happy than right
Every day life is like a mixture of sugar and sand
On the way we are given lessons we misunderstand
If I fail
To no avail
Still I always try to be
Like the wise ant who
Takes the sugar home
And just leaves the sand alone
Songwriters: Michael P. Franks
How do sum up Mike Franks? First, you have great smooth jazz, some of the best musicians on the planet, then you infuse it with a voice that I can't describe, other than Jazz. His voice is like the 6th or 7th instrument, he ties it all up with his voice... Thank you, Michael, I love your band, ALL OF THE INSTRUMENTS!
i lov michael franks
Listening to this soulful voice on this beautiful fall day!!!
Michael Franks concert last night in Atlanta was outstanding...9/08/18.
Greats musiciens, great voice, great feeling. With Michael is't good or very good never bad.
one kool kat with that voice and lyrics
The best
Always has killer musicians playing with him.
Every piece is awesomely exquisite with Michael Franks!! I honestly can not say I have favourite!!
All of his music is so dam good especially his lyrics.
i know right? :)
timeless music...that's Michael franks
Take the sugar home and leave the sand alone. I'm taking Michael's advice for sure.
Great song with my morning coffee. The day is off to a great song, people.
~ Michael Franks?
What else needs to be stated: The medium is the message. 'nough said. sjf
I remain,
Stephen James Fox
Gainesville and Deerfield Beach, Florida USA
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i love michael franks ... so refreshing... my fave jazz artist.
Yes! :-)
One of my favorite artists
Yes same here. Started listening to Michael in '78, my soph HS year.
Saludos desde Venezuela, escuchar tu musica es un verdadero honor ,en estos momentos difíciles ,duros de mi país, le doy gracias a dios por tenerte con nosotros ,que diosa te bendiga
Summer in New York is one of many favorites.
No doubt !!!
Love the smooth voice of Michael Franks
+darlene davis his voice sounds always young
I love this song soooo sooo much.. ALL Michael Franks albums! I play them over and over ...since the first album..
I agree with the comments below-how does he keep doing this? Original, over and over!
I'd rather be happy than right was my motto in a relationship many moons ago.
I agree with you.My life's aim.
His music makes me feel like dancing.
Tom Henderson when you listen to the lyrics he sang. it will describe us
Lisa Baby, I hope you know that I am so happy to be with you Baby....I LOVE YOU!!!
Gracias Michael por traernos de nuevo la gracia exquisita de Jobim.
MARCIA , I LOVE YOU ..!
I've been listening to Michael since the 70's....unrivaled and definitely my favorite jazz singer....but it's his lyrics that "send" me.
i've been listening to Michael Franks since '83, my junior year in high school. i was only able to see him perform once in my life early 2000's in my hometown Longbeach, Ca. wish he would come to Seattle : )
Needless to say Michael Franks is by far my favorite Jazz Artist. He's the best in my opinion, very Smooth!!!
'78 is when I was introduced to Michael during my HS soph year.
Live in Tokyo now. Heard his song and stayed
His songs are timeless and touch one's core with their message.
Perfect! Perfect!
Over the years, I have collected all of the man's works. I don't know how I missed this one!!
Michael franks is my nigga.
sublime !!!!!!
Michael Franks always has a big smile on his face when he sings a tune or a song...try it yourself if you want to see this...even practice it in the shower...
Incroyable, moi qui écoutais les anciens albums...Génial, à 65 ans, il a la même voix : soft, and very sensual. C'est trop bon !!
I just love listening to Michael Franks. His voice and composition are my flow of thought in vocal jazz.
rap music has brought me to greatness :D
love this!!
can someone please send me the sheet music to this song?! it's so awesome, everyone should be singing this!
The Source is amazing! Was literally thinking about this thought. Then saw it on Music Choice and had to find it. Amen take the sugar home and leave the sin and negative energy alone.
Heard this in the car one evening instant like!!..new fan of M. Franks!
Michael has shown us again that he sings about our life story! Great thoughts, so funny and so true! Michael keeps are so happy...this is so right!
sorry missed the word things
yep...4.39...time to do other...have a drink
This is not 9.01 minutes long.
no video.....but what a great updated yet original sound,,,and those chord changes...always a fascination every time
bill orr
I have been listening to Michael Franks since 1976 and he is still...setting the standard when it comes to paring a great voice with a great arrangement. On this cut; he is knee deep in funking with this groove!
my feet taps and sings along and deen dance
Tiffany Silver I know right I can't sit still my God his voice is so smooth timeless
What a great song by a great artist. Makes me tap my feet and want to dance.
It's so good to hear Michael Franks sing! This newer stuff is wonderful! Michael you still got it buddy! Everything is right with the world!
Thanks, Superbe, love it , love it this my music.