(originally by Charlie Chaplin)
Capo: 1st fret

[Intro]
A F C
A E F7
Bb A A7
D

[Verse 1]
D
Smile though your heart is aching
Dmaj7
Smile even though it’s breaking
Dm Em
When there are clouds in the sky
B7
You’ll get by
Em
If you smile through your fears and sorrow
C C7
Smile and maybe tomorrow
D Bm B7 Em7
You’ll see the sun come shining through
F#
For you

[Verse 2]
D
Light up your face with gladness
Dmaj7
Hide every trace of sadness
Bm F#m
Although a tear
Em B7
May be ever so near
Em
That’s the time you must keep on trying
Gm
Smile, what’s the use of crying?
D B B7 Em
You’ll see that life is still worthwhile
F# D
If you just smile

[Bridge]
D
(Smile though your heart is aching)
Dmaj7
(Smile even though it’s breaking)
Bm F#m Em B7
(When there are clouds in the sky, you’ll get by)

[Outro]
Em
That’s the time you must keep on trying
Gm
Smile, what’s the use of crying?
D B B7 Em
You’ll see that life is still worthwhile
A G F#
If you just light up your face with gladness
F#maj7
Hide every trace of sadness
F#m B E D#
Although a tear may be ever so near
G#m B C#
That’s the time you must keep on trying
D#
Smile, what’s the use of crying?
Bbm D# D
You’ll find that life is still worth-while
D C# B A
If you just smile
E F#
Just smile
F#
Smile