A popular song from 1934
Words and music by Benee Russell, Ben Oakland and Gordon Clifford
The sheet music:
Lyrics
1. Sweetheart, there’s a frown upon your face
And you have your reasons for complaint
Sweetheart, put that smile back in its place
Things are not as bad as some may paint
Chorus:
Let’s be thankful for every little thing
For any little thing at all
Be thankful for what the day may bring
It shouldn’t matter, dear, how small
A bank full won’t get us any more
So why regret the wealth you miss
Be thankful there’s someone at the door
To greet you with a welcome kiss
Remember that into every life
A little rain is bound to fall
But you’ll find that with the daily strife
We’re pretty lucky after all
Be thankful for every dream we share
Beneath our humble roof above
Be thankful we have some friends who care
And let’s be thankful for our love
2. Sweetheart, after all what do we need
We have love and it will see us thru
For I find my needs are few indeed
Just as long as I know I have you