I Smile

I dedicate this song to recession, depression and unemployment

This song's for you

Today's a new day

But there is no sunshine

Nothing but clouds, and it's dark in my heart

And it feels like a cold night

Today's a new day

But where are my blue skies?

Where is the love and the joy that you promised me?

Tell me it's alright

(I'll be honest with you) I almost gave up, but a power that I can't explain

Fell from Heaven like a shower now

(When I think how much better I'm gon' be when this is over) I smile

Even though I hurt, see, I smile

I know God is working, so I smile

Even though I've been here for a while

(What you do?) I smile

(Come on and) Smile

It's so hard to look up when you've been down

Sure would hate to see you give up now

(God's people) You look so much better when you smile

So smile

Now, every day ain't gon' be perfect

But it still don't mean today don't have purpose

Come on

Today's a new day

But there is no sunshine

Nothing but clouds, and it's dark in my heart

And it feels like a cold night

(It ain't easy, but) Today's a new day

But tell me, where are my blue skies?

(Where is that love, y'all?) Where is the love and the joy that you promised me

Tell me it's alright

(The truth is) I almost gave up

But a power that I can't explain (That Holy Ghost power, y'all)

Fell from Heaven like a shower now

(Now I know we've been hurt, y'all, but still) I smile

(Come on) Even though I hurt, see, I smile

(Can y'all feel that?) I know God is working, so I smile

Even though I've been here for a while

(Still) I smile

(Hallelujah) Smile

It's so hard to look up when you've been down

Sure would hate to see you give up now

('Cause, people) You look so much better when you smile

(Let's go) Smile for me

(Whoa) Can you just smile

For me?

(Whatever you're in right now) Smile for me

(Smile) Can you just smile

For me?

(And my people say) Oh, oh, oh

You look so much better when you, oh, oh, oh

You look so much better when you, oh, oh, oh

You look so much better when you, oh, oh, oh

(I say) You look so much better when you, oh, oh, oh

(And while you're waiting) You look so much better when you, oh, oh, oh

(And while you're praying) You look so much better when you, oh, oh, oh

(Look in the mirror) You look so much better when you, oh, oh, oh

(Always remember) You look so much better when you smile

Come on

I almost gave up (I almost gave up)

But a power that I can't explain (But that Holy Ghost power, y'all)

Fell from Heaven like a shower now (Came down from Heaven)

Hardships, difficulties (Right now)

Tears, storms

This is what I do

I smile

Even though I hurt, see, I smile (Boy, that feels good)

I know God is working, so I smile (All things are working)

Even though I've been here for a while

(Still) I smile

Smile (Hallelujah)

It's so hard to look up when you've been down (I know it's hard right now)

Sure would hate to see you give up now (Because you're a winner)

You look so much better when you smile (You look better)

So smile

Oh, oh, oh

(Dallas) You look so much better when you, oh, oh, oh

(New Orleans) You look so much better when you, oh, oh, oh

(Come on, Cleveland) You look so much better when you, oh, oh, oh

(Detroit) You look so much better when you, oh, oh, oh

(Philly) You look so much better when you, oh, oh, oh

(Jersey) You look so much better when you, oh, oh, oh

(L.A.) You look so much better when you, oh, oh, oh

(All my people say) You look so much better when you smile

See, I just don't want you to be happy

'Cause then you gotta have something happening

I want you to have joy

'Cause can't nobody take that from you

I see you

Smile

Y'all want some more?

Y'all want some more of that?

Are y'all sure y'all want some more of that?