Words by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons Theme Music of Mordern Times by Charlie Chaplin
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 tryin’ 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 tryin’ Smile, what’s the use of cryin’? You’ll find that life is still worthwhile If you just smile…smile… Just Smile Charlie Chaplin’s silent comedy classic (Modern Times)speaks volumes about the dehumanization of mankind in the machine age. 18 years after he wrote the score, john Turner and Geoffrey Parsons set Chaplin's poignant melody, to an equally heartfelt lyric.
