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Story behind the song
Based on Joe Cyr's poem "The Smile" from the poetry book "Eddies and Vortices (in a more-dimensioned world)"
Lyrics
[Intro]
No way ugly is a person's smile;
Wipes out hostility for a while.
How wond'rous when smiles take place;
miracles unique to the human race.
Stretch your face and make a smile
Please your love who'll stay awhile
A smile's not useless - even in the dark
aim it at someone - create a spark
[refrain]
Hey, hey, hey, the Keep Smilin’ Polka
I smile at you; you smile at me
Laugh a little ha, ha, ha
It's a polka, not a cha-cha-cha
Do the Keep Smilin' Polka
What’s more refreshing than a bridal smile
spreading happiness as she walks the aisle
Displaying happiness in her profile
Such joy makes life seem all worthwhile
Yes, there's no harm in a happy face
to cheer someone up and brighten the place
Smiles are always there to please
regardless of your activities
[refrain]
Hey, hey, hey, the Keep Smilin’ Polka
I smile at you; you smile at me
Laugh a little ha, ha, ha
It's a polka, not a cha-cha-cha
Do the Keep Smilin' Polka
[repeat refrain]
Hey, hey, hey, the Keep Smilin’ Polka
I smile at you; you smile at me
Laugh a little ha, ha, ha
It's a polka, not a cha-cha-cha
Do the Keep Smilin' Polka
Do the Keep Smilin’ Polka
Keep smilin’ polka
Do the Keep on Smilin’ Polka
[repeat to fade]
Smilin’, smilin’, smilin’
Keep smilin’ smilin’,
Keep on smilin’, smilin’
Keep smilin’ smilin’,
Keep on smilin’, smilin’
Do the Keep Smilin’ Polka
