Schwa Lyrics

Smile and Sing

Lyricist: Dave Katz
Vocalist: Dave Katz

Back in '84, I left Ohio for The Golden State to live out my own dreams
What I didn't know back then, is things don't always happen when you want them to
Or so it seemed
I recall the days, of three jobs and shitty pay, when I had nothing much at all
Through the good and bad, you know I always had a place I can embrace where I can fall

I’m still tryin’ to spread my wings
Open up to everything
Make the most of life and everything it brings
Just smile and sing

As long as I can hear the sound, touch the ground, move around
Everything will be all right
As long as I can find a way to live each day, and have my say
Everything will be all right
As long as I can still be strong, get along, sing a song
Everything will be all right

After all this time, I'm still tryin' to find a way throughout my life on this old earth
After everything, it's up to me to bring unto myself, good will and all it's worth
I've come a long, long way, from three jobs and shitty pay
A brighter light has shined anew
I've been a lucky man, I'll give back all I can to you, and you, and you, and you all too

I’m still tryin’ to spread my wings
Open up to everything
Make the most of life and everything it brings
Just smile and sing

As long as I can hear the sound, touch the ground, move around
Everything will be all right
As long as I can find a way to live each day, and have my say
Everything will be all right
As long as I can still be strong, get along, sing a song
Everything will be all right