When You're Smiling
Teddy Wilson & His Orchestra (w Billie Holiday) Lyrics


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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

Overall Meaning

The song "When You're Smiling" is a joyful and uplifting tune that celebrates the power of happiness and positivity. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace a positive outlook on life, and highlights the idea that happiness is contagious. The opening line, "When you're smiling, the whole world smiles with you," illustrates the idea that a smile can have a profound impact on those around you.


The lyrics also touch on the idea that laughter can bring light to even the darkest of situations. When the singer says, "When you're laughing, the sun comes shining through," they are suggesting that even when things seem difficult, finding joy and humor in life can help to brighten things up.


The final verse serves as a reminder that our emotions and attitude can have a ripple effect on those around us. When we are sad or upset, we can inadvertently bring others down with us. However, if we choose to focus on the positive and keep a smile on our face, we have the power to spread joy and happiness to those around us.


Overall, "When You're Smiling" is a delightful song that celebrates the power of positivity, reminding listeners to keep smiling and find joy in life even when things get tough.


Line by Line Meaning

When you're smiling
When you're showing joy on your face


When you're smiling
When you're showing joy on your face again


The whole world smiles with you
Others around you also feel happy and light-hearted when they see you smiling


When you're laughing
When you're finding amusement in something


When you're laughing
When you're enjoying a good laugh


The sun comes shining through
Good things start to happen when you're feeling happy


But when you're crying
But when you're feeling sad


You bring on the rain
It's as if you're making it rain with your tears


So stop your sighing be happy again
Don't let yourself get too down, try to find things that will make you happy again


Keep on smiling
Continue to show joy on your face


'Cause when you're smiling
Because when you're showing joy on your face


The whole world smiles with you
Others around you also feel happy and light-hearted when they see you smiling




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Joe Goodwin, Larry Shay, Mark Fisher

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Comments from YouTube:

@paulviardot4400

Brillante version

@gbrl007

what a great song...love it....so peppy and toe tapping.
Great solos too...

@SheridanJazz

Classic Lester Young. Right up there with "Lady Be Good"!

@jacksparu368

Absolutely classy

@SheridanJazz

Prez steals the show. Just sayin'.

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