verse 1 C C7 I've got a creed for every need, so easy that it must succeed F Ab7 C G7 I'll set it down for you to read, so please, take heed. C Em Keep out the gloom. Let in the sun. That's my advice for everyone. Am Am/G D7 G D7 G7 It's only once we pass this way, so day by day, C Em Am C7 F Dm Em7 A7 Even though the darkest clouds are in the sky, when things go wrong well you mustn't cry. F Am C G7 C Am Dm G7 Spread a little happiness as you go by. Please try. C Em Am C7 F Dm Em7 A7 What's the use of worrying and feeling blue? When days are long, keep on smiling through F Am C G7 C F C C7 Spread a little happiness till dreams come true. Surely you'll be Dm C G F#dim G wise to make the best of every blues day Dm G F Am Dm G7 Don't you realize it may be Monday or next Tuesday - your golden shoes day? C Em Am C7 F Dm Em7 A7 Never let the rain clouds spoil a perfect sky, here's the thought that you must apply. F Am C G7 C F C Spread a little happiness as you go by. VERSE 2 C C7 The rule is old, so I've been told, but still it's worth its weight in gold. F Ab7 C G7 It pays you back a thousand fold, so be enrolled C Em Upon the lists of optimists and disregard the pessimists. Am Am/G D7 G D7 G7 This life is short, so try to smile, each little while. Chorus verse 3 C C7 Keep smiling through each thing you do and happiness you must accrue. F Ab7 C G7 It's something that's both tried and true for me and you. C Em Let me advise, you must surprise, it's most unwise to compromise. Am Am/G D7 G D7 G7 When things look bad just close your eyes and improvise. Chorus