Smile

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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

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
Smile

Smile (Original Version)
Words by	John Turner & Geoffrey Parsons
Music by	Charles Chaplin
Performed by	Elvis Costello
Produced by	Elvis Costello & Kevin Killen
Arranged by	Elvis Costello
Musicians	Elvis Costello - vocal Marc Ribot - guitar Greg Cohen - bass Anthony Coleman - piano Joey Baron - drums Roy Nathanson - alto saxophone Bill Ware - vibraphone Elena Barere - violin (concertmaster) Barry Finclair - violin Carol Webb Sortomme - violin Richard Sortomme - violin Enrico DiCecco - violin Vincent Lionti - viola Richard Locker - cello Jeanne LeBlanc - cello
Recorded	late September 2001, Avatar Studios, New York
Released	April 17, 2002
Albums	When I Was Cruel, 2002 (Japan only) When I Was Cruel - Collectors Edition, 2002 Cruel Smile, 2002
Singles	Smile, 2002
Various Artists collections	Hits Now (1), 2002 I Love Drama, 2004 Climax - Hits On TV Drama & Movie, 2005 Beauty Deluxe, 2005 Dramatic Days - Very Best Of TV Drama Songs, 2005 The Best Hits - TV Hits, 2010 -
Length	3:04

First known performance:
June 28, 2002, Tokyo, Japan
Last known performance:
December 13, 2013, Tokyo, Japan
(11 known performances)

Alternate versions

Smile (Ballad Version)
Performed by	Elvis Costello
Arranged by	Steve Nieve
Musicians	Elvis Costello - vocal Steve Nieve - Bosendorfer piano, virtual string orchestra Renaud Pion - soprano saxophone, Bb clarinets, bass clarinet, cor anglais Vincent Segal - cello
Recorded	ca. late 2001-early 2002, Studio Delphine, Paris (backing track) & Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin (vocal)
Released	May 9, 2002
Albums	When I Was Cruel - Collectors Edition, 2002 Cruel Smile, 2002
Singles	Smile, 2002
Length	3:32