Look For the Silver Lining
Tony Bennett & Bill Charlap Lyrics


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Look for the silver lining
Whenever a cloud appears in the blue
Remember somewhere the sun is shining
And so the right thing to do is make it shine for you

A heart full of joy and gladness
Will always banish sadness and strife
So always look for the silver lining
And try to find the sunny side of life

A heart full of joy and gladness
Will always banish sadness and strife




So always look for the silver lining
And try to find the sunny side of life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Look for the Silver Lining" by Tony Bennett & Bill Charlap encourage listeners to adopt a positive outlook and find hope in difficult times. The song suggests that when faced with clouds of negativity or challenges in life (represented metaphorically as clouds), we should remember that somewhere, the sun is still shining. It reminds us that instead of dwelling on the negative aspects, we should take the initiative to create our own sunshine and brighten our lives.


The song emphasizes the importance of maintaining a heart full of joy and gladness, as it has the power to banish sadness and strife. By focusing on the silver linings, the song encourages us to navigate through life's ups and downs with a sense of optimism and resilience. It suggests that by actively seeking out positivity and looking for the sunny side of life, we can cultivate a happier and more fulfilling existence.


In summary, "Look for the Silver Lining" serves as a reminder to always maintain a positive attitude, search for the good in every situation, and create our own happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

Look for the silver lining
In difficult times, seek out the positive aspects


Whenever a cloud appears in the blue
Whenever problems arise unexpectedly


Remember somewhere the sun is shining
Remember that even in darkness, there is light somewhere else


And so the right thing to do is make it shine for you
Therefore, it is your responsibility to create your own brightness and positivity


A heart full of joy and gladness
When you have a heart filled with happiness and contentment


Will always banish sadness and strife
It will always drive away sorrow and difficulties


So always look for the silver lining
Therefore, always search for the positive aspect in any situation


And try to find the sunny side of life
And make an effort to see the bright and optimistic parts of life




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, KENDOR MUSIC, INC., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bud De Sylva, Jerome Kern

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Tony Bennett gives me great encouragement about growing old. He doesn'the try to look younger than he is; he just brings his decades-aged talents to a decades-old song and makes it a rare treat from Grampa. Beautiful. I want to do this kind of thing as I age and to help others "Look for the Silver Lining" just as he does.

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@ilonafrissina5617

Tony Bennett is the only singer and artist who has brought so much talent and love from what he does. We have been so lucky to have him all these years--and hope for many more. Luv Ya

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El mas grande. Tuve el privilegio de verlo en su presentacion en Puerto Rico. Es real,canta igual que en sus grabaciones. No habra otro como el jamas. Pura legenda. Esto es musica.

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He just shows how much he loves what he's doing. I love it

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