Happy (Is A Bumpy Road)
Supremes · This Is The Story: The '70s Albums, Vol.1 - 1970-1973 [2006]
Here I go again
I see your footsteps running up and down my brain
And in my darkest hour, I see your face
(I see your face)
If I can see you, why can't I be with you?
I know the mountain's high,
But we can climb if we try
Ohh, happy is a bumpy road
We can make it, I know
Ohh, happy is a bumpy road (love is a heavy load)
We can make it, I know (if we try)
Like children holding hands
If you slip, I know I will help you stand
'Cause in my solitude, you give me hope
(you give me hope)
So if I can see you, why can't I be with you?
I know the struggle's great,
But buried arms we can break, I know
Ohh, happy is a bumpy road
We can make it, I know
Ohh, happy is a bumpy road (love is a heavy load)
We can make it, I lnow (if we try)
Yeah
So if I can see you, why can't I be with you?
I know the struggle's great,
But buried arms we can break, I know
Ohh, happy is a bumpy road
We can make it, I know
Ohh, happy is a bumpy road (love is a heavy load)
Love is a heavy load (try, try try)
Ohh, happy is a bumpy road
We can make it, I know
Happy is a bumpy road (love is a heavy load)
Oh, love is a heavy load
Said happy is a bumpy road
Oh, love is a heavy load
Ohh, happy is a bumpy road (love is a heavy load)
(Ooooh, if we try, try, try)
Happy (Is A Bumpy Road)
Happy (Is A Bumpy Road) captures the Supremes during their transitional 1970s era, a period marked by evolving vocal textures and shifting group dynamics. Released on the compilation This Is The Story: The '70s Albums, Vol.1 - 1970-1973, the track reflects the group's continued exploration of soul and R&B beyond their initial Motown dominance. The song's title suggests a thematic focus on the complexities of joy, framing happiness not as a static state but as a challenging journey. This recording stands alongside other significant works from the early 1970s, such as I Got Hurt and Over And Over, showcasing the ensemble's ability to blend emotional depth with polished production. The track remains a testament to the Supremes' enduring influence on popular music, highlighting their capacity to navigate changing musical landscapes while maintaining their signature harmonic richness and expressive delivery.

