"Smile" is a song based on the theme song used in the soundtrack for Charlie Chaplin's 1936 film Modern Times. Chaplin, who composed the song with the help of composer David Raksin, was inspired by a sequence in the first act love duet from Puccini's opera Tosca, beginning with Cavaradossi singing "Quale occhio al mondo può star di paro". John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons added the lyrics and title in 1954. In the lyrics, based on lines and themes from the film, the singer is telling the listener to cheer up and that there is always a bright tomorrow, just as long as they smile. "Smile" has become a popular standard since its original use in Chaplin's film and has been recorded by numerous artists.
The song was recorded by Lady Gaga for Harlequin (2024), her companion album to the musical thriller film Joker: Folie à Deux (2024). The song was produced by Gaga and Benjamin Rice.
Together At Home version
Performances
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| 2016 | |||
| Jul 26 | Rose Bar at Gramercy Park Hotel | New York City, NY | 
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| July 28 | "Camden Rising" Concert at BB&T Pavilion | Camden, NJ | |
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
For you
Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear
May be ever so near
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile
Souriez même si votre cœur se brise
Quand il y a des nuages dans le ciel
Vous vous en sortirez si vous souriez
Souriez, souriez
Je vous adore
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile
Credits
| Written By | Charlie Chaplin, John Turnera and Geoffrey Parsons |
| Published By | Bourne Co. (ASCAP) |
| Producers | Lady Gaga and Benjamin Rice |
| Arrangers | Lady Gaga, Benjamin Rice, Michael Polansky, Brian Newman, Steve Kortyka, Alex Smith, Donald Barrett, Daniel Foose and Tim Stewart |
| Recording Studios | Dragonfly Creek Recording Studio, Malibu, CA Sound Factory at The Palms, Las Vegas, NV
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| Engineers | David Boucher, Benjamin Rice and Kevin Harp |
| 2nd Engineer | Joe Dougherty |
| Asst. Engineers | Bella Corich, Miguel Lara, Patrick Hundley and Daniel "Chief" Van Billiard |
| Musicians | Trumpet - Brian Newman Piano - Alex Smith Bass - Daniel Foose Saxophone - Steve Kortyka Drums - Donald Barrett Guitar - Tim Stewart |
| Asst. Mixing Engineer | Bryce Bordone |
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