Sing to me, Mr. C., sing to me

the song that I've been waiting to hear,

just for me, Mr. C., just for me,

and everybody else will disappear . . .



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 an' 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 tryin',

smile, what's the use of cryin' ?

you'll find that life is still worthwhile,

if you'll just smile!







That's the time you must keep on tryin',

smile, what's the use of cryin' ?

you'll find that life is still worthwhile,

if you'll just smile!



Music by Charles Chaplin

and lyrics by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons, 1954