"Smile" - Nat King Cole and Charlie Chaplin

 

 

"Smile" has always been one of my favorite songs. I hum it to myself when I'm down, or alone. Charlie Chaplin wrote the tune for the film "Modern Times" in 1936. He even wrote  "Eternally" (later retitled as "Terry'sTheme") for "Limelight" in 1951. But "Smile" is what he is most remembered for.

The lyrics were added in 1954 by Geoffrey Parsons and John Turner. By 1954 Nat King Cole made it the standard we all know and love. Louis Armstrong did it as well. And even Michael Jackson did a version of it. So smile, everyone.....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

Charles Chaplin / Geoffrey Parsons / John Turner