music by     Charlie Chaplin                                                      words by     John Turner   and   Geoffrey Parsons

(1889 - 1977)                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Smile

(1936)

"Smile" is a pop song, originally used in the soundtrack for the 1936 Charlie Chaplin movie "Modern Times".

Chaplin composed the music, the words were written by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons.
( John Turner was the pseudonym used by the English lyricist James Phillips)

The best known version, sung by Nat King Cole, charted in 1954.

The song was also a hit when released as a duet by Betty Everett and Jerry Butler in 1964.

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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

                                                                             [ instrumental 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 just smile