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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Elvis Costello & The Imposters
Elvis Costello & The Imposters
Performer
Greg Cohen
Greg Cohen
Bass Guitar
Antony Coleman
Antony Coleman
Piano
Marc Ribot
Marc Ribot
Guitar
Bill Ware
Bill Ware
Vibraphone
Roy Nathanson
Roy Nathanson
Saxophone
Joey Baron
Joey Baron
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Composer
Geoffrey Persons
Geoffrey Persons
Lyrics
John Turner
John Turner
Lyrics
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Producer
Kevin Killen
Kevin Killen
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Smile through your heart is aching
Smile even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky
You'll get by
[Verse 2]
If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through
For you
[Verse 3]
Light up your face with gladness
Hide even trace of sadness
Although a tear
May be ever so near
[Verse 4]
That's the time you must keep on tryin'
Smile, what's the use of crying
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you'd just smile
[Verse 5]
Light up your face with gladness
Hide even trace of sadness
Although a tear
May be ever so near
[Verse 6]
That's the time you must keep on tryin'
Smile, what's the use of crying
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you'd just smile
Smile
[Verse 7]
Smile
Written by: Charlie Chaplin, Geoffrey Parsons, John Turner

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