King's major success began in the 1960s when she and her first husband, Gerry Goffin, wrote more than two dozen chart hits, many of which have become standards, for numerous artists. She has continued writing for other artists since then. King's success as a performer in her own right did not come until the 1970s, when she sang her own songs, accompanying herself on the piano, in a series of albums and concerts. After experiencing commercial disappointment with her debut album Writer, King scored her breakthrough with the album Tapestry, which topped the U.S. album chart for 15 weeks in 1971 and remained on the charts for more than six years.
King has made 25 solo albums, the most successful being Tapestry, which held the record for most weeks at No. 1 by a female artist for more than 20 years. Her record sales were estimated at more than 75 million copies worldwide. She has won four Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. She has been inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as a performer and songwriter. She is the recipient of the 2013 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, the first woman to be so honored. She is also a 2015 Kennedy Center Honoree.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carole_King
Studio albums
Writer (1970)
Tapestry (1971)
Music (1971)
Rhymes & Reasons (1972)
Fantasy (1973)
Wrap Around Joy (1974)
Thoroughbred (1976)
Simple Things (1977)
Welcome Home (1978)
Touch the Sky (1979)
Pearls: Songs of Goffin and King (1980)
One to One (1982)
Speeding Time (1983)
City Streets (1989)
Colour of Your Dreams (1993)
Love Makes the World (2001)
A Holiday Carole (2011)
Beautiful
Carole King Lyrics
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With a smile on your face
And show the world all the love in your heart
Then people gonna treat you better
You're gonna find, yes you will
That you're beautiful, as you feel
Waiting at the station with a workday wind a-blowing
Mirrored in their faces I see frustration growing
And they don't see it showing, why do I?
You've got to get up every morning
With a smile on your face
And show the world all the love in your heart
Then people gonna treat you better
You're gonna find, yes you will
That you're beautiful as you feel
I have often asked myself the reason for the sadness
In a world where tears are just a lullaby
If there's any answer, maybe love can end the madness
Maybe not, oh, but we can only try
You've got to get up every morning
With a smile on your face
And show the world all the love in your heart
Then people gonna treat you better
You're gonna find, yes you will
That you're beautiful
You're beautiful
You're beautiful as you feel
"Beautiful" by Carole King is an uplifting song that reminds us to greet each day with a smile and show the world the love in our hearts. The lyrics suggest that by doing so, we'll find that people treat us better, and we'll feel beautiful. The first stanza sets up the theme, saying that every morning we should start the day with a smile on our face. The second stanza describes a situation. The singer of the song is at a train station, watching people go by. They all look frustrated and unhappy, and the singer wonders why she's the only one who seems to see it. The third stanza returns to the theme of the first, reminding us to start each day with a smile and love in our hearts. Finally, the fourth stanza acknowledges the sadness of the world and suggests that love might be the answer to the madness. Even if it isn't, it's still worth trying.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got to get up every morning
Every day, you need to start anew
With a smile on your face
Begin each day with a positive outlook
And show the world all the love in your heart
Spread love and kindness to others
Then people gonna treat you better
When you're kind to others, they're more likely to treat you well in return
You're gonna find, yes you will
As you start living life positively, you will see positive results
That you're beautiful, as you feel
When you're happy and content, you radiate beauty from the inside out
Waiting at the station with a workday wind a-blowing
Life can sometimes feel monotonous
I've got nothing to do but watch the passers-by
Sometimes, you may find yourself stuck in life with nothing to do
Mirrored in their faces I see frustration growing
As you observe others, you'll notice that many people feel the same way you do
And they don't see it showing, why do I?
It's easy to put on a brave face, but deep down, everyone is struggling with something
I have often asked myself the reason for the sadness
Wondering about the purpose of pain and negativity in life is common
In a world where tears are just a lullaby
Sorrow is a constant backdrop to life
If there's any answer, maybe love can end the madness
Love, compassion, and empathy can be antidotes to the negativity in the world
Maybe not, oh, but we can only try
Try to spread love and do the best you can
You're beautiful
Regardless of your circumstances or appearance, you are inherently beautiful
You're beautiful
Beauty is not fleeting, it is a constant part of who you are
You're beautiful as you feel
Your inner feelings are reflected in your outward beauty and radiance
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Carole King
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Nora
You've got to get up every morning
With a smile in your face
And show the world all the love in your heart
Then people gonna treat you better
You're gonna find, yes you will
That you're beautiful, as you feel
Waiting at the station with a workday wind a-blowing
I've got nothing to do but watch the passers-by
Mirrored in their faces I see frustration growing
And they don't see it showing, why do I?
You've got to get up every morning
With a smile in your face
And show the world all the love in your heart
Then people gonna treat you better
You're gonna find, yes you will
That you're beautiful as you feel
I have often asked myself the reason for the sadness
In a world where tears are just a lullaby
If there's any answer, maybe love can end the madness
Maybe not, oh, but we can only try
You've got to get up every morning
With a smile in your face
And show the world all the love in your heart
Then people gonna treat you better
You're gonna find, yes you will
That you're beautiful
You're beautiful
You're beautiful as you feel
Nicky
after years of fighting w/ my parents who want to sabotage my own career
it feels like i want to die
but i cant let them win
we will be better,
we will make a future where ppl can decide what they want to do
idk why old songs just get it <3
J B2020
After the divorce, Dad used to get up real early before his five kids sleeping downstairs in his big lonely house. He would set up the kitchen to make pancakes and would wake us up by playing stuff like this to rouse us awake. One by one, we'd crawl upstairs sleepily while he excitedly handed us spatulas and teach the younger ones how to make pancakes. These were some of the best memories of my childhood.
al_in_philly
That is so sweet!
Kate Schuyler
This just made me cry. That is so beautiful. ❤
Jessi Ross
Heard this while in a dark place at rehab and it helped turn everything around-now I read the lyrics or listen to it as part of my daily routine every morning.
Linda J. Wagner
Can I share your comment as encouragement to my friends? I won't abuse the comment and I have just a small audience, mainly for depressed older women.
T D
how's it going today? everything ok?
Ga Guy
One of the very best albums ever, and Carole King is a diamond
Ms. Chick
This is a very beautiful song and album! Everyone in my family has had this record for multiple generations. We have all listened to it together and separate. It is one of the greatest records ever. ♡
Nora
You've got to get up every morning
With a smile in your face
And show the world all the love in your heart
Then people gonna treat you better
You're gonna find, yes you will
That you're beautiful, as you feel
Waiting at the station with a workday wind a-blowing
I've got nothing to do but watch the passers-by
Mirrored in their faces I see frustration growing
And they don't see it showing, why do I?
You've got to get up every morning
With a smile in your face
And show the world all the love in your heart
Then people gonna treat you better
You're gonna find, yes you will
That you're beautiful as you feel
I have often asked myself the reason for the sadness
In a world where tears are just a lullaby
If there's any answer, maybe love can end the madness
Maybe not, oh, but we can only try
You've got to get up every morning
With a smile in your face
And show the world all the love in your heart
Then people gonna treat you better
You're gonna find, yes you will
That you're beautiful
You're beautiful
You're beautiful as you feel
Brian Patrick Crowley
Probably my favorite song on Tapestry. Love the beat of the melody and the meaning in the lyrics.