Smile
Tony Bennett
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
( 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 fears 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 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
Struggling with Smile? Become a better singer in 30 days with these videos!
Written by: John Turner, Geoffrey Parsons, Charles Chaplin
Lyrics © DistroKid, Tratore
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
10 facts about this song
Genre"Smile" is a traditional popular song by Tony Bennett, falling under the category of easy listening and jazz.
|
Original ArtistAlthough popularized by Tony Bennett, the song "Smile" was originally written by Charlie Chaplin for his movie "Modern Times" in 1936.
|
Release yearTony Bennett's version of "Smile" was released in 1959, more than two decades after the song was initially written.
|
Album"Smile" was included in Tony Bennett's album "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" which was released in 1962.
|
LyricsThe lyrics of "Smile" are written by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons who added them to Chaplin's original music in 1954.
|
RecognitionTony Bennett's interpretation of "Smile" has been recognized as one of his signature songs.
|
Popularity"I Left My Heart in San Francisco", the album that features "Smile", went on to be Bennett's best-selling album and earned him two Grammy awards.
|
Cover VersionsTony Bennett's version of the song is one of the most famous, but the song has been also covered by a variety of other artists including Nat King Cole and Michael Jackson.
|
Live PerformancesBennett has performed "Smile" in numerous live performances throughout his career, often as a closing song.
|
MoodThe song "Smile" is often characterized by its soothing, optimistic, and inspiring lyrics and melody.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Smile Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 23 Sep. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric-lf/271735/Tony+Bennett/Smile>.
Discuss the Smile Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In