Why should I be discouraged
And why should the shadows fall
Why should my heart be lonely
And long for heavenly home
When Jesus is my portion
My constant friend is He
* His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches me
*Repeat
I sing because I''m happy
I sing because I''m free
*Repeat
And why should the shadows fall
Why should my heart be lonely
And long for heavenly home
When Jesus is my portion
My constant friend is He
* His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches me
*Repeat
I sing because I''m happy
I sing because I''m free
*Repeat