BE OPTIMISTIC
From the film "Little Miss broadway" (1938)
(W. Bullock / H. Spina)

Shirley Temple (film Soundtrack) - 1938


Be optimistic
Don't you be a grumpy
When the road gets bumpy
Just smile
(Smile and be happy)

Your trouble can't be
As bad as all that
When you're sad as all that
No one loves you

Be optimistic
Don't you be a mourner
Brighten up that corner
And smile, smile, smile

Don't wear a long face
It's never in style
Be optimistic
And smile

Be optimistic
Don't you be a grumpy
When the road gets bumpy
Just smile

Your trouble can't be
As bad as all that
When you're sad as all that
No one loves you

Be optimistic
Don't you be a mourner
Brighten up that corner
And smile

Don't wear a long face
It's never in style
Be optimistic
And smile


(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - August 2005)