“Happy Working Song” is a song from the 2007 Disney live-action/animated film “Enchanted“. The song is performed by the film’s protagonist, Giselle, as she cleans up an apartment with the help of a group of pigeons and other animals.
The lyrics of the song parody classic Disney songs, and describe the joys of domestic chores with lines like “Keep sweeping up those floors, and keep brushing off those doors.” The melody is upbeat and catchy, with a whimsical and playful tone that reflects the film’s satirical take on Disney princess tropes.
The song was written by composer Alan Menken and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, who also wrote the music and lyrics for other songs in “Enchanted”. “Happy Working Song” has become one of the most popular and memorable songs from the film, and is often cited as an example of its clever and self-aware humor. The song was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Listen to Happy Working Song (Song)
Additional Details
- Related Disney Character(s): Giselle (Enchanted)
- Song Written By: Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz
- Song Performed By: Amy Adams
- Year Released: 2007
