Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Gregory Porter
Vocals
Vince Mendoza
Conductor
London Studio Orchestra
Orchestra
Ulysses Owens
Drums
Christian Sands
Piano
Reuben Rogers
Electric Bass Guitar
Ulysses Owens Jr.
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Charlie Chaplin
Composer
Geoffrey Persons
Lyrics
John Turner
Lyrics
Vince Mendoza
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Vince Mendoza
Producer
Chris Barratt
Assistant Recording Engineer
Alex Ferguson
Assistant Recording Engineer
Nate Bridges
Assistant Recording Engineer
Diego Ruelas
Assistant Engineer
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Assistant Recording Engineer
Alexander Arnold
Assistant Recording Engineer
Al Schmitt
Mixing Engineer
Geoff Foster
Recording Engineer
Bernie Grundman
Mastering Engineer
Chandler Harrod
Engineer
Rory Stewart
Assistant Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
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 fears and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through for you
[Verse 2]
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
[Verse 3]
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
Written by: Charlie Chaplin, Geoffrey Parsons, John Turner