A popular song from 1924
Words and music by Wendell W. Hall and Carson J. Robison
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- When the weary blues come stealin’ ’round
And all your dreams come tumblin’ down
Don’t think that life is all in vain
You’ll find a frown won’t get you anything
But no one knows what smiles will bring
For sunshine drives away the rain
Just ’cause the skies are drear, don’t start to sigh
The sunshine’s ever near
And you will find it bye and bye
So, pucker up and whistle a tune
And you’ll be findin’ very soon
You’re whistlin’ the blues away
Chorus
Just whistle long and low, and sweet and slow
And cares will go away
So, pucker up and smile, for life’s worthwhile
When blues are blown away
- It’s a long old road that doesn’t turn
And bye and bye you’re goin’ to learn
That hard luck never comes to stay
You may be down and out and all upset
But try to smile and don’t forget
Your time is comin’ some sweet day
When everything you try seems all in vain
Don’t sit around and sigh
But start right out and try again
So, pucker up and whistle a tune
And you’ll be findin’ very soon
You’re whistlin’ the blues away