When You're Smiling
Sammy Davis Jr Dean Martin & Frank Sinatra Lyrics


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When you're smilin', when you're smilin'
The whole world smiles with you
When you're laughin', oh when you're laughin'
The sun comes shinin' through

But when you're cryin', you bring on the rain
So stop that sighin', be happy again
Keep on smilin', 'cause when you're smilin'
The whole world smiles with you

But when you're cryin', your bring on the rain
So stop your sighin', be happy again




Keep on smilin', 'cause when you're smilin', baby
The whole world smiles with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "When You're Smiling" by Sammy Davis Jr, Dean Martin & Frank Sinatra speaks about the impact of smiling and laughing on people's lives. The song suggests that smiling and laughing have the power to brighten up someone's day and spread happiness around them. The lyrics speak of how the whole world smiles with you when you're happy but when you're crying, you bring on the rain.


The song urges people to stop crying and start smiling again, as it is the only way to spread joy around them. It reminds the listeners that when they are happy, the world around them is a happier place too. The song emphasizes the importance of positivity and how it can influence the people around you.


Overall, this song serves as an affirmation that happiness is contagious and emphasizes the importance of spreading it around.


Line by Line Meaning

When you're smilin', when you're smilin'
When you're happy and wearing a smile


The whole world smiles with you
You bring positivity and joy to those around you


When you're laughin', oh when you're laughin'
When you're having a good time and laughing


The sun comes shinin' through
The world seems brighter and more positive


But when you're cryin', you bring on the rain
When you're sad, the world can seem stormy and negative


So stop that sighin', be happy again
Stop being sad and try to find happiness once more


Keep on smilin', 'cause when you're smilin'
Hold onto positivity and happiness by continuing to smile


The whole world smiles with you
Your happiness spreads to those around you


But when you're cryin', your bring on the rain
Continuing to be sad will only bring more negativity


So stop your sighin', be happy again
Stop sighing and look for reasons to be happy


Keep on smilin', 'cause when you're smilin', baby
Don't give up on happiness, because it will bring joy to others too


The whole world smiles with you
Your positivity is contagious and brings happiness to those around you




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOE GOODWIN, LARRY SHAY, MARK FISHER

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