Just Smile

Story Behind The Song

He died!

Song Description

I wrote this song about the death of a friend

Song Length 2:25 Genre Unique - Unclassified, Blues - Modern
Tempo Slow (71 - 90) Lead Vocal Male Vocal

Lyrics

Just Smile

Goodby world
I'm off to join the carnival.
I'm off to take my place
At the head of the line.

It's my turn to thank
The members of the acadamy
Who said I'd never 'mount to nuthin'
Then I made 'em cry

I made 'em cry just a little bit
every now and then
Cry just a little bit
How else could they know
They gotta laugh at troubles
That are gonna come what may
They gotta laugh at the devil
till the devil goes away

A smile, a tear
are so very close in nature
a narrow space that must be crossed
to make it all worth the trip

So cry with me,
till it's time to laugh
Cry for me just a little
Then smile

Lyrics James Hooker Music James Hooker
Producer James Hooker Publisher Killenure Music International
Performance James Hooker, Piano and vocals

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