A 1954 popular song.
Words by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons.
Music by Charles Chaplin.
This melody was used as a theme in the 1936 Charlie Chaplin film “Modern Times”. Smile was Michael Jackson’s favorite song.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
Smile, tho’ your heart is aching
Smile, even tho’ it’s breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, you’ll get by
If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You’ll see the sun come shining thru for you
Light up your face with gladness
Hide ev’ry trace of sadness
Altho’ 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 worth while
If you’ll just smile
Sung here by Vancha March: