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103. 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.

Refrain:
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’ts parade your sorrow, wait unto tomorrow,
For your joy and hope will drive the clouds away. [Refrain]

3 When the clouds are raining, don’ts 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. [Refrain]

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: 1927
Topic: Joy; Youth
Copyright: 1926 by Homer A. Rodeheaver
Notes: Now Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [There are many troubles that will burst like bubbles]
Composer: A. H. Ackley
Copyright: 1926 by Homer A. Rodeheaver
Notes: Now Public Domain.



Media
MIDI file: MIDI

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