Oh Happy Day - Sister Act 2

“Oh Happy Day” is a gospel song featured in the movie Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. The song is performed by the film’s choir and is known for its uplifting and joyous spirit. It reflects themes of redemption and happiness, making it a memorable moment in the movie. 

Lyrics

Oh happy day (oh happy day)
Oh happy day (oh happy day)
When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
Washed my sins away (oh happy day)
Oh happy day (oh happy day)

 

La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
La, la, la, la, la
(La, la, la, la, la)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
(La, la, la, la, la, la, la)
La, la, la, la, la
(La, la, la, la, la)

 

Oh happy day (oh happy day)
Oh happy day (oh happy day)
When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
When my Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
He washed my sins away

 

La, la, la, la, la, la, la
(La, la, la, la, la, la, la)
La, la, la, la, la
(La, la, la, la, la)

 

He taught me how (Oh, He taught me how)
To wash (to wash, to wash)
Fight and pray (to fight and pray)
Fight and pray
And he taught me how to live rejoicing yes, He did (and live rejoicing)
Oh yeah, every, every day (every, every day)
Every day!

 

Oh happy day (oh happy day)
Oh happy day, yeah (oh happy day)
When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
When my Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
My sins away (oh happy day)

 

I’m talking about that happy day (oh happy day)
He taught me how (oh yeah, how)
To wash (to wash)
Fight and pray (sing it, sing it, c’mon and sing it)
Fight and pray
And to live, yeah, yeah
C’mon everybody (and live rejoicing every, every day)
Sing it like you mean it, oh….

 

Oh happy day (oh happy day)
I’m talking about the happy days (oh happy day)
C’mon and talk about the happy days (oh happy day)
Oh, oh, oh happy days (oh happy day)
Ooh talking about the happy day (oh happy day)
Oh yeah, I know I’m talking about happy days (oh happy day)
Oh yeah, sing it, sing it, sing it, yeah, yeah (oh happy day)
Oh, oh, oh
Oh happy day!

Details

• Duration : 3:56
• Key : E Major
• Genre : Gospel
• Year released : 1993
• Language : English

Legacy

“Oh Happy Day” has become an iconic gospel song, celebrated for its powerful message and uplifting melody. Its performance in Sister Act 2 brought the song to a wider audience, further cementing its place in popular culture. The song continues to be a favorite in gospel music and is often performed in churches and choirs worldwide.