Smile and the world smiles with you. Cry and you cry alone If you're wise you will hide The tears in your eyes, And you won't be on your own If Happiness, like a butterfly, Flutters by your door, Never catch him to bring inside For he won't survive. Believe me, I tried Just be glad and new dreams will find you. Be sad and be left alone Keep your friends by your side. Don't show them you're crying Disguise it till time lets you know That a free butterfly needs a clear blue sky And smile as you watch him go