[Verse 1]
You signed up yesterday for the National Guard
Got a baby on the way and workin' two jobs
And all his friends go crazy over brand new phones
He's just workin' like a dog, keep the water and the lights on

[Chorus]
Oh yeah, here comes the generation of happiness
Gettin' high on change and havin' growin' pains
Oh yeah, here comes the generation of happiness
Don't turn your back on the comin' of age
It's a comin' of age

[Verse 2]
Another riot at the state university
All they wanted was a picture to promote the scene
Every side's got a story and a point of view
They can't wait to talk about it on the ten o'clock news

[Chorus]
Oh yeah, here comes the generation of happiness
Gettin' high on change and havin' growin' pains
Oh yeah, here comes the generation of happiness
Don't turn your back on the comin' of age
Oh, it's a comin' of age
[Verse 3]
And the mayor swears to clean up this town
While the governer's doin' some time in the jailhouse
There's a changin' of the guard and it's plain to see
The revolution's gonna start with you and me

[Chorus]
Oh yeah, here comes the generation of happiness
Gettin' high on change and havin' growin' pains
Oh yeah, here comes the generation of happiness
Don't turn your back on the comin' of age
Oh, it's a comin' of age