a 1927 popular song
words by Irving Kahal and Francis Wheeler
music by Sammy Fain
The sheet music:
Accompaniment track:
Lyrics
- Once I met a happy little bluebird
I was just as blue as I could be
In a little while, I began to smile
When he sang this merry song to me
Chorus
Just let a smile be your umbrella
On a rainy, rainy day
And if your sweetie cries just tell her
That a smile will always pay
Whenever skies are gray, don’t worry or fret
A smile will bring the sunshine and you’ll never get wet
So let a smile be your umbrella
On a rainy, rainy day
- As I listened to that happy bluebird
I soon learned his smart philosophy
On my window sill, he began to trill
This is what he had to say to me
Sung here by Fred Feild: