Smiles (1917)

A song about smiles, emotions and love.
words by J. Will Callahan, music by Lee S. Roberts
published by Lee S. Roberts, Chicago
sung by sheet music singer Fred Feild
piano according to the sheet music
tempo = 140 bpm, moderato
1. Dearie, now I know, just what makes me love you so
Just what holds me and enfolds me, in its golden glow
Dearie, now I see, 'tis each smile so bright and free
For life's sadness turns to gladness, when you smile on me
Refrain:
There are smiles that make us happy
There are smiles that make us blue
There are smiles that steal away the teardrops
As the sunbeams steal away the dew
There are smiles that have a tender meaning
That the eyes of love alone may see
And the smiles that fill my life with sunshine
Are the smiles that you give to me
2. Dearie, when you smile, everything in life's worthwhile
Love grows fonder as we wander, down each magic mile
Cheery melodies, seem to float upon the breeze
Doves are cooing while they're wooing, in the leafy trees
This idea came from a music dealer's business convention where a lecturer talked about the value of smiles. The lyricist altered the application from business to love relationships. Smiles was popular during the WWI years and was a happy morale booster for the country. The music can be used for Fox Trot at a medium speed as here, or faster.
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Sung here by Fred Feild.
Get the sheet music and MIDI at:
www.sheetmusicsinger.com/smiles/

[@mandymoonstar2680]

One of my favorite player piano rolls I used to sing with all the time as a kid. My parents had over one hundred rolls and I pumped that piano for years. Thanks for the good memory.

[@seekwisdominside]

A beautiful song. Thank you and warm wishes.

[@johnderby8921]

Very nice. One of my favorites. NH

[@aspacenerdfromflorida1134]

Fun fact: A version of this song is played on Mainstreet USA in Disney World!

[@ruipinghe6379]

Beautiful 🤩

[@olivek6580]

He sounds like Manuel Lin Miranda and Brendon Urie
Just the slight mix

[@theresaworkman8210]

Lv it yes I can imagine it was played all the time l🤗

[@Johnlindsey289]

American Pop (1981 animated movie) anyone?

[@invaderzimzadr]

haha 4:13 minutes long homestuck