Seth Parker's Hymnal ‎#145

145. You Can Smile

1 There are many troubles that will burst like bubbles,
There are many shadows that will disappear,
When you learn to meet them, with a smile to greet them,
For a smile is better than a frown or tear.

Chorus:
You can smile when you can't say a word,
You can smile when you cannot be heard,
You can smile when its cloudy or fair,
You can smile any time, anywhere.

2 Tho' the world forsake you, joy will overtake you,
Hope will soon awake you, if you smile today;
Don't parade your sorrow, wait until tomorrow,
For your joy and hope will drive the clouds away. [Chorus]

3 When the clouds are raining, don't begin complaining,
What the earth is gaining should not make you sad;
Do not be a fretter, smiling is much better,
And a smile will help to make the whole world glad. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: There are many troubles that will burst like bubbles
• Title: You Can Smile
• Author: A. H. A.
• Refrain First Line: You can smile when you can't say a word
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Copyright: Copyright, 1926, by Homer A. Rodeheaver. International copyright secured
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [There are many troubles that will burst like bubbles]
• Composer: A. H. Ackley
• Incipit: 56116 51233 21345
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Copyright, 1926, by Homer A. Rodeheaver. International copyright secured
• Notes: Public Domain.