CAPO 1 
Standard Tuning


  C
Smile though your heart is aching 
  Em
Smile even though it's breaking 
  Am            C?         Dm7
When there are clouds in the sky 
           A7 
You'll get by
        Dm
If you smile through your pain and sorrow 
 Fm                A#7
Smile and maybe tomorrow 
  C            Am                  Dm
You'll see the sun come shining through 
    G
For you 

 C
Light up your face with gladness 
  Em
Hide every trace of sadness
  Am       C?        Dm7      A7
Although a tear may be ever so near 
           Dm 
That's the time you must keep on trying 
 Fm                A#7
Smile, what's the use of crying
  C               Am               Dm
You'll find that life is still worthwhile 
   G
If you just smile

           Dm
That's the time you must keep on trying 
 Fm               A#7
Smile, what's the use of crying
  C               Am               Dm
You'll find that life is still worthwhile 
   G
If you just smile

CAPO 3 (Key Change)

  C
Smile though your heart is aching 
  Em
Smile even though it's breaking 
  Am            C?         Dm7
When there are clouds in the sky 
           A7 
You'll get by
        Dm
That's the time you must keep on trying 
  Fm              A#7
Smile, what's the use of crying
  C               Am               Dm
You'll find that life is still worthwhile 
    G
If you just smile
  C               Am                Dm
You'll find that life is still worthwhile 
    G         C
If you just smile