19. For a Smile

1 In this world of sin and strife,
In this cold and stormy life,
Where we see so much of trouble all the while;
There are those who, day by day,
Tread a lonely, friendless way,
Vainly waiting, vainly watching for a smile.

Chorus:
For a smile, for a smile,
They are waiting, they are watching for a smile;
For a smile, for a smile,
They are waiting, they are watching for a smile.

2 Friends to help them they have had,
Whose sweet voices made them glad,
As their music would the weary hours beguile;
One by one they all have gone,
Left alone to wander on,
Vainly waiting, vainly watching for a smile. [Chorus]

3 Heavy burdens press them down,
Stormy skies above them frown,
And the path seems growing darker ev'ry mile;
No one points them to the throne,
So they wander all alone,
Vainly waiting, vainly watching for a smile. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: In this world of sin and strife
Title: For a Smile
Author: James Rowe
Refrain First Line: For a smile, for a smile
Language: English
Publication Date: 1913
Notes: Now Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [In this world of sin and strife]
Composer: Wm. Edie Marks
Notes: Now Public Domain.



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