Look a Little on the Sunny Side

[Verse 1]

Look a little on the sunny side

Even when they say you're on the slide

And for a while they'll say your records never make it

But in a while they're gonna be showering you with praises

They'll give you mediocre reviews

And put you in the underground for a while

But look a little on the funny, sunny side of life

Look a little on the sunny side

[Verse 2]

You sing 'em the blues and then they ask for a happy tune

And when you start to smile, they'll say gimme that rhythm and blues

And when you give 'em the rhythm and blues they'll simply smile and say

"We didn't want to hear you play, we didn't like you any way"

It's very hard to please the people every single time

But look a little on the sunny side

[Verse 3]

Look a little on the sunny side

Even when you feel you want to hide

You've gotta laugh, don't let your critics ever upset you

Cos for a while, the cynics will all be out to get you

You gotta be shrewd, you gotta be strong

You gotta convince yourself that you are not wrong

Whistle a tune and think of a catchy, happy, little song

And look a little on the sunny side

[Refrain]

It's very hard to please the people every single time

But look a little on the sunny side

[Outro]

They're gonna put you down for a while

You got to learn to grit your teeth and smile

Look a little on the funny, sunny side of life

Look a little on the sunny side