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"Smile" is a song by Nat King Cole, it is based on an instrumental theme used in the soundtrack for the 1936 Charlie Chaplin movie Modern Times. Nat King Cole released the first version with lyrics in 1954.

Cover version

Lana Del Rey sang a brief acapella version the song during an interview with France Inter radio on September 17, 2015.

Lyrics

Smile though your heart is aching
Smile even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky
You'll get by

If you smile
Through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through
If you just smile

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