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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]
Source: Seth Parker's Hymnal #145
First Line: | There are many troubles that will burst like bubbles |
Title: | You Can Smile |
Author: | A. H. Ackley |
Language: | English |
Refrain First Line: | You can smile when you can't say a word |
Publication Date: | 1926 |
Copyright: | Public Domain |