Why Not Smile

R.E.M.

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R.E.M.

R.E.M. was an American rock band from Athens, Georgia, formed in 1980 by singer Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills and drummer Bill Berry. One of the first popular alternative rock bands, R.E.M. gained early attention due to Buck's ringing, arpeggiated guitar style and Stipe's unclear vocals. R.E.M. released its first single, "Radio Free Europe", in 1981 on the independent record label Hib-Tone. The single was followed by the Chronic Town EP in 1982, the band's first release on I.R.S. Records. In 1983, the group released its critically acclaimed debut album, Murmur, and built its reputation over the next few years through subsequent releases, constant touring, and the support of college radio. Following years of underground success, R.E.M… more »


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The concrete broke your fall 
To hear you speak of it 
I'd have done anything 
I would do anything 
I feel like a cartoon brick wall 
To hear you speak of it 
You've been so sad 
It makes me worry 
Why not smile? 
You've been sad for a while. 
Why not smile? 

I would do anything 
To hear you speak of it. 
Why not smile? 
You've been sad for a while. 
You've been sad for a while.

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Written by: Peter Buck, Michael Mills, Michael Stipe

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