Lyrics to: “Smile” John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons
Music written by: Charlie Chaplin
Silent movie classic: “Modern Times” (1936).
Smile, tho’ your heart is aching,
Smile, even tho’ it’s breaking
When there are clouds in the sky,
You’ll get by
If you smile
Through your fears and sorrow
Smile ~ and maybe tomorrow
You’ll see the sun come shining through
For you.
Light up your face with gladness,
Hide every trace of sadness.
Although a tear
May be ever so near
That’s the time you must keep on trying,
Smile ~ what’s the use of crying?
You’ll find that life is still worthwhile
If you’ll just smile.
~interlude~
That’s the time you must keep on trying
Smile ~ what’s the use of crying?
You’ll find that life is still worthwhile
If you’ll just smile.
Other data:
First recorded by Nat King Cole in 1955
Later recorded by Natalie Cole in the 1991 album, “Unforgettable With Love”
Also recorded by Robert Downey Jr. for the 1992 film, “Chaplin”
Also recorded by Michael Jackson in 1995 on “History”
Author’s note: Yeah, smile!
Copyright © 2007 by Fluffy von der Flynn. All rights reserved.
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