Smile Lyrics in English by Il Volo

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Smile by Il Volo from Italian to English.
Smile, though your heart is aching
Smile, though your heart is aching
Smile, even though it's breaking
Smile, even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by
If you smile through your fear and sorrows
If you smile through your fear and sorrows
Smile and maybe tomorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You see the sun come shining through for you
You see the sun come shining through for you
Light up your face with gladness
Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although our tears may be ever so near
Although our tears may be ever so near
That's the time you must keep on trying
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying
Smile, what's the use of crying
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile
If you just smile
Smile, though your heart is aching
Smile, though your heart is aching
Smile, even though it's breaking
Smile, even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by
That's the time you must keep on trying
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying
Smile, what's the use of crying
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you smile
If you smile
When there are clouds in the sky
When there are clouds in the sky
You'll get by
You'll get by
If you smile, smile
If you smile, smile
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile (smile)
If you just smile (smile)
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile
If you just smile
Smile
Smile
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John Turner, Geoffrey Parsons, Charles Chaplin
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gladness — gioia

Gladness is an interesting word choice because it's a slightly more formal and poetic way to express happiness or joy. While not strictly Italian, the song is performed by the Italian trio Il Volo, making it relevant to Italian learners.

In the context of the song, it encourages listeners to "Light up your face with gladness," suggesting a deliberate act of choosing joy and radiating it outward, even when facing difficulties. This elevates the simple act of smiling into a more profound expression of inner strength.

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