Gloria Gaither (b. March 4, 1942) is a songwriter for gospel music, along with her husband, Bill Gaither. She also sang in the Bill Gaither Trio, one of the most influential groups in recent Christian music.
Give The World A Smile
Bill & Gloria Gaither Lyrics
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He was a kind man,
Helping a fellow along,
One could not see,
One could not walk,
But they both were humming this song;
When you're smiling, When you're smiling,
When you're laughing, When you're laughing,
The sun comes shining through,
But when you're crying you bring on the rain,
So stop your sighing be happy again,
Keep on smiling 'cause when you're smiling,
The whole world smiles with you.
I used to worry,
I used to hurry,
Each time it started to rain,
Now I see light,
Learned wrong from right,
And you'll never hear me complain;
When you're smiling, When you're smiling,
The whole world smiles with you,
When you're laughing, When you're laughing,
The sun comes shining through,
But when you're crying you bring on the rain,
So stop your sighing be happy again,
Keep on smiling 'cause when you're smiling,
The whole world smiles with you.
The song, Give The World A Smile by Bill & Gloria Gaither And Friends, is an upbeat track that urges listeners to keep smiling and be optimistic even in tough times. It describes a blind man who was helping a fellow along, both humming a song with a message of hope and happiness. The chorus emphasizes the notion that a single smile can brighten up the world, while tears can lead to rain.
The lyrics suggest that smiling and laughing can have a positive impact on the world around us. The song encourages listeners to embrace a positive attitude, even in the face of adversity. It reminds us that there is always a reason to smile and that happiness is contagious.
Overall, the song's message is that we should focus on the positive things in life and share them with others. It encourages us to choose joy over sadness, to be kind to others, and to spread happiness wherever we go.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw a blind man,
I once saw a kind man helping a blind man walk
He was a kind man,
He performed acts of kindness for others
Helping a fellow along,
Assisting someone who needs help
One could not see,
One of the men was visually impaired
One could not walk,
One of the men had difficulty walking
But they both were humming this song;
Despite their struggles, they both found joy in life
When you're smiling, When you're smiling,
The whole world smiles with you,
The whole world smiles with you.
When you're happy, it has a positive impact on those around you
When you're laughing, When you're laughing,
Laughter is contagious and can spread happiness
The sun comes shining through,
When you're happy, it feels like the sun is shining
But when you're crying you bring on the rain,
When you're sad, it can feel like everything around you is gloomy
So stop your sighing be happy again,
It's important to overcome sadness and find joy
Keep on smiling 'cause when you're smiling,
Maintain positivity and it will radiate to others
I used to worry,
I used to be anxious and stressed
I used to hurry,
I used to rush through life and not fully appreciate it
Each time it started to rain,
Whenever things got tough, I felt overwhelmed
Now I see light,
I have a more positive outlook on life
Learned wrong from right,
I've gained wisdom and perspective on what truly matters
And you'll never hear me complain;
I choose to focus on the good and not complain
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Joe Goodwin, Larry Shay, Mark Fisher
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Bruce Dockery
That is how a bass line in a choir is supposed to sound!
Joseph Meade
Now THAT is a bass line! Praise God for such talent!
Beth Furry
I see Rex Nelon- one of a kind! What a blessing!!!
DJ ELVIS TONY
muitos desses guerreiros já moram gritar morar com Jesus, me emociono quando esses vídeos.
MarialuciaCusinato Da Silva
Amo ouvir Bill Gaither e toda a banda apesar de ser brasileira e não entender o inglês mas muitas vezes pelo Espírito Santo eu sinto a presença de Deus🙏
Leninha Farias
Esse Pessoal Cantam Demais Da Conta.
Beth Furry
That pianist is great! Of course the singers are, too! Love this positive song.
Alfred Ngala Yoyin ThinTuep Adventist
The JOY of serving Jesus,, what a wonderful testimony... i can see the JOY of praising Him with songs, JOY of playing for Jesus and JOY of Gathering in JESUS.. Praised be His Name...
Mark Bergthold
Love to hear JD - I can hit most of his notes!
Erica Doss
Oh how I miss him!