Smiles Make Life Brighter

An Everlasting Smile

Though life makes you weary,

though the road is rough,

don’t carry the world upon your shoulders -

wear a smile each day.

When tears fall,

when worries come rolling in,

take the hand of a friend

and wear an everlasting smile.

Smiles make eyes bright,

make the day feel right,

warmth fills the heart,

when you’re surrounded by everlasting smiles.

In the quiet of your room,

leave the world outside your door,

chase away all the gloom,

put on the music that you love,

close your eyes and smile.

Wishing for you the very best,

put it to the test,

when you pile up your troubles with the rest -

you’ll be wearing an everlasting smile.

"Smile" is a song based on the theme song that was used in the soundtrack for the 1936 film "Modern Times" by British actor, filmmaker, and composer Charlie Chaplin. Chaplin composed the song along with composer David Raksin. The inspiration was a sequence in the first act of love duet in the opera Tosca by Puccini. John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons added the lyrics and title in 1954. The song has become a popular standard used in Chaplin's films.A very popular version was recorded by American singer Nat King Cole and charted on the Billboard charts adn the UK Singles chart.

"When I See You Smile" is a song that was written by Diane Warren and performed by American-British glam metal band Bad English. It is featured on their self-titled debut album. This power ballad became their most successful son and went to number one in both the US and Canada.

"Your Smiling Face" is a song that was recorded by the American singer and songwriter James Taylor. It is featured on his 1977 album JT. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100, RPM Top Singles, and Billboard Adult Contemporary charts.

"When You're Smiling" is a popular song that was written by Larry Shay, Mark Fisher and Joe Goodwin. It was first published in 1928. In 2024 the lyrics and music of this song entered the public domain in the US. A popular version was recorded by American jazz musician, trumpeter, and singer Louis Armstrong.

"Can't Smile Without You" is a song that was written by Christian Arnold, David Martin and Geoff Morrow. It was recorded by the American singer and songwriter Barry Manilow and released as a single in 1977. It is featured on his 1978 album Even Now. The song went to number one on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and also charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

"Sweet, Sweet Smile" is a C&W song that was composed by Otha Young and Juice Newton. It was introduced by the American vocal duo The Carpenters. It is featured on their 1977 album Passage. It charted on the Billboard Easy Listening chart.

"The Shadow of Your Smile" is a song from the 1965 movie "The Sandpiper". The music was written by Johnny Mandel with the lyrics written by Paul Francis Webster. It became a hit for the American singer Tony Bennett. The song won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year and the Academy Award for the Best Original Song.

"You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile" is a song from the Broadway musical Annie, written by Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin. The video for this song was filmed in New York City, USA. It features the cast from the actual film as they spread cheer to the citizens of the city by dancing, performing random acts of kindness and holding signs with the word "smile" written on them.