Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin was born on this day in 1889 in Walworth, UK. To honor Sir Chaplin, our song of the day for April 16, 2013 is Smile.
About This Song
Charlie Chaplin wrote Smile as an instrumental for his 1936 file Modern Times. John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons added the lyrics in 1954.
The Lyrics
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 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
About This Version
Today’s version is from Tony Bennett’s The Movie Song Album, released in 1966. Mr. Bennett has sung this song at the end of every concert of his I have ever attended, always sung with deep heart and love. It’s always the high point of the concert, at least for me. And I have to say that when times have gotten tough, I turn to this song every time.
http://open.spotify.com/track/4VVW7zufMomMHQ3gg6VljG
Smile, as well as The Movie Song Album, is available from iTunes.
And, with thanks to YouTube, here is the final scene of Modern Times with Charlie Chaplin and Paulette Goddard with the instrumental version of Smile.
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