A popular song from 1918.
Words and music by Maceo Pinkard.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- Why are you looking so sad sweetheart
Your heart is breaking it seems
It’s mighty hard you and I must part
We only know what it means
I long for a smile from you
Although you are sad and blue
Chorus
Don’t cry, little girl, don’t cry
Don’t sigh, little girl, don’t sigh
Remember a smile
Is always worthwhile
When one comes to say “goodbye”
Someday when your dreams come true
They’ll bring happy thoughts to you
Your tears as they fall
Hurt my heart most of all
Please don’t cry, little girl, don’t cry
- Lift up your eyes and you’ll see my dear
I’ve saved a smile just for you
I thought I’d wear it to say “goodbye”
To one who has been so true
Remember that tears are vain
For we two shall meet again
Sung here by Laurence Rubenstein: