You can work very hard and long-

you can give of your best always.

But - do you know what ?

people won't like you if you don't 'smile and laugh'.

 

You can take all the stress that comes your way-

you can take lot's of hardships and the low pay.

But - do you know what ?

people won't like you if you don't 'smile and laugh'.

 

Yes you can take hatred,racism,lonliness and redundancy -

you can take divorce,sadness, madness and fear.

But - do you know what ?

people won't like you if you don't 'smile and laugh'.

 

Yes you can put up with death,destruction,depression and desperation-

you can put up with needless wars, struggle and strife in your life-

you can even put up with the death of a husband or that of a wife.

But - do you know what ?

people won't like you if you don't 'smile and laugh'.

 

You can take the pain of ill health -

you can take the lack of real wealth -

you don't even have to show any stealth.

But - do you know what ?

people won't like you if you don't 'smile and laugh'.

 

Yes you can take all the rubbish that life throws your way -

you can leave although you really would prefer to stay.

But - do you know what ?

people won't like you if you don't 'smile and laugh'.