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Intro
E G D D A
E G D D A
verse 1
E G
You can be a goody two-shoes 'till the end of your days,
A E
You can listen to them say crime never pays,
G
You can follow every law and fear the big black bat,
A
But why would you want to? Ha!
E
Where's the fun in that?
G A B
Where's the fun in that?
C Em D A E
So, smile, darn you, smile! Everybody loves to grin!
A B A B E G D A
Follow my lead, recite my creed, and smile, darn you, smile!
verse 2
E G
Don't listen to the dullards say that life is a bore,
A E
Those fuddy-duddys spoil my fun!
G
That's why I strive to eradicate gloom!
A B A B
It's from that itch, I made the switch,
B N.C.
And chose my nom-de-plume: The Joker!
E
There's the fun in that! Ha ha ha!
G A B
There's the fun in that!
C Em D A E
So, smile, darn you, smile! Everybody ought to laugh!
A B A B E
And so with glee, I do decree; Just smile, darn you, smile!
Bridge
E B C G
So, when living gets a little rough, and you find it hard to cope;
F#m B
I'm the gent with just the stuff, to fill you full of hope!
C Em D A E
Just smile, darn you, smile! Everybody needs a clown!
A B A B
Now with one stroke, the final joke!
E C Em
Just smile, darn you, smile, darn you, smile!
D A E
Everybody loves to grin!
A B A B
Follow my lead, recite my creed;
E G A B
And smile! Ha! Darn you, smile!
N.C.
Ha ha ha ha ha ha! I love it!