"Happy Ever After" is a song recorded by Australian singer and songwriter Ricki-Lee Coulter. It was written by Coulter, David Schuler and Hal Linton. The song was originally included on the digital extended play (EP) of Coulter's previous single "All We Need Is Love". It was later released on 11 July 2014 as the second single from her fourth studio album, Dance in the Rain.

"Happy Ever After" is based on Coulter's relationship with fiancé Rich Harrison. Lyrically, she sings "about new beginnings and starting a life together" with her lover. Upon its release, "Happy Ever After" debuted at number 65 on the ARIA Singles Chart. Coulter promoted the song on television and radio programs. It was also part of her set list for the Australian leg of Jason Derulo's Tattoos World Tour, where she was the supporting act.

"Happy Ever After" was written by Ricki-Lee Coulter, David Schuler and Hal Linton. In 2013, Coulter travelled to New York City and held a studio session with Schuler and Linton. During the session, she remembered hearing the instrumental track that Schuler had played to her a few weeks earlier because "it was mesmerizing" and she "loved it instantly". Coulter then suggested that they write the lyrics to "Happy Ever After" over the track's guitar hook and kick drum. She said, "As we slowly wrote this song I realised just how special it was. The guitar hook was hypnotic, the melody was sweet and soulful and the track had so much heart...it was magic." Coulter called "Happy Ever After" her favourite song she has ever written and said it is a continuation of her 2011 release "Raining Diamonds".

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