a 1922 popular song
words by Blanche Franklyn
music by Nat Vincent
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1, If you know somebody who
Just grumbles all the time
And you’d like a way to make them
Leave their grouch behind
Here’s a cure I find is sure
To win out in the end
Just get them when they’re all alone
And tell them like a friend
Chorus
Grin darn it grin, let sunshine in
Then see how good you feel
By grinning you can bring a lot of joy
To others like you
And in doing that you’re doing all you can do
Grin darn it grin, let sunshine in
You look much better when you smile
If you’re in search of pleasure
And want a real good measure
Just you keep on grinning all the time
- Life is what you make it
That’s what wise men used to say
And you’ll find that time worn adage
More than true today
Weep and you shall weep alone
Shall never be forgot
So just you keep a cheery face
No matter what your lot
Sung here by Fred Feild: