ARTHUR, YOU SHOULD SMILE MORE
Lyrics: Bob Atwood - Music: Dan Mason

Ray Carter directing the Arthur Murray Orchestra and Chorus


It's a clear night,
And the stars above all seem to be competing for a prize -
And we're dancing
'Neath the moonlight soft and yellow 
>From the balmy summer skies.
It's an evening made in heaven just for lovers, 
And it's perfect otherwise -
But Arthur, you should smile more;
Arthur, you should smile more;
Arthur, you should smile more;
Smile for me, smile for me, just for me.

Arthur, Arthur, why so glum?
You look as though you lost your best chum.
Arthur, Arthur, why so depressed?
Come on, Arthur, get it off your chest.

All around, dear, all the couples are so happy - 
Won't you grin once, just for me?
When you frown, dear,
You remind me of the Arthur who is often on TV.
Even he smiles when it's Friday time 
And Kathryn makes this plaintive little plea:
"Oh, Arthur, you should smile more;
Arthur, you should smile more;
Arthur, won't you smile more?
Smile for me, smile for me, just for me."






(Transcribed by Lou Rugani - The Music of the Stars (WLIP) - July 2011)