Look For The Silver Lining

Aretha Franklin · Try A Little Tenderness [2013]

Please don't be offended if I preach to you awhile,

Tears are out of place in eyes that were meant to smile.

There's a way to make your very biggest troubles small,

Here's the happy secret of it all.



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Look for the silver lining

When e'er a cloud appears in the blue.

Remember some where the sun is shining,

And so the right thing to do,

Is make it shine for you.



A heart, full of joy and gladness,

Will always banish sadness and strife.

So always look for the silver lining,

And try to find the sunny side of life.



As I wash my dishes, I'll be following your plan,

Till I see the brightness in ev'ry pot and pan.

I am sure your point of view will ease the daily grind,

So I keep repeating in my mind.



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