You asked what I'm searching for fame or fortune oughta be a star I'll have to admit it's none of these You shouldn't even have to ask or even take a second guess I'm looking for a thing called happiness Looking for a thing called happiness tired of all this loneliness Search most every day since you've been gone Seems that I can't get no rest tried and tried and tried my best To find a thing called happiness Sometimes it seems so very near then again so far my dear I don't know if I'll ever find it My search must go on I guess though it's hopeless I confess I'm looking for a thing called happiness Looking for a thing... Oh yeah I'm looking for a thing called happiness