Smile

It's a sad but beautiful song written in 1936 by America's premier comedian, Charlie Chaplin - "Smile." The suggestion is that life is so very difficult - it is filled with heartbreak and problems. Life is filled with clouds and storms and discouragement. But perhaps, even in the midst of all that, if we can muster a smile, life won't be so hard. Crying does no good, giving up does no good, being sour does no good - - but maybe putting a smile on your face will work to change your perspective - your life - your fortune - your world.

It may - it may not. But neither can it hurt anything.

SMILE

Smile though your heart is aching;
Smile even though it's breaking.
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by.
If you smile through your fear 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 just smile.

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 just smile.

Lyrics by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons.
Music written by Charlie Chaplin, 1936.

"Smile - Give it a Try" 

(Click to see a video and hear the song sung by Nat King Cole)