If You Can't Smile And Say Yes
King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson
Knock me a kiss, you'll never miss
When i'm ready to go.
But if you can't smile and say yes,
Please don't cry and say no!
Squeeze me a squoze in these fine clothes,
Mmmm...i love you so.
But if you can't smile and say yes,
Please don't cry and say no!
When i ask for a date, the answer is no.
You don't know what you're saying.
Don't you know the war's on,
Everything is rationed,
How 'bout that jive, keep me alive?
Baby, let bygones be bygones,
'cause men are scarce as nylons.
And if you can't smile and say yes,
Please don't cry and say no!
~interlude~
Baby, let bygones be bygones,
'cause men are scarce as nylons.
And if you can't smile and say yes,
Please don't cry and say no, no, no, baby
Please don't cry and say no.
When i'm ready to go.
But if you can't smile and say yes,
Please don't cry and say no!
Squeeze me a squoze in these fine clothes,
Mmmm...i love you so.
But if you can't smile and say yes,
Please don't cry and say no!
When i ask for a date, the answer is no.
You don't know what you're saying.
Don't you know the war's on,
Everything is rationed,
How 'bout that jive, keep me alive?
Baby, let bygones be bygones,
'cause men are scarce as nylons.
And if you can't smile and say yes,
Please don't cry and say no!
~interlude~
Baby, let bygones be bygones,
'cause men are scarce as nylons.
And if you can't smile and say yes,
Please don't cry and say no, no, no, baby
Please don't cry and say no.
If You Can't Smile And Say Yes
Released by King Crimson in 1982, 'If You Can't Smile And Say Yes' stands as a defining track from the band's experimental phase. The song features the distinctive, repetitive guitar riff that became a hallmark of the group's progressive rock sound during this era. It showcases the band's signature blend of complex time signatures and atmospheric textures, characteristic of their work following the departure of original members and the rise of new talent. The recording captures the raw energy and improvisational spirit that defined King Crimson's approach to music in the early 1980s, offering a unique listening experience that balances technical proficiency with emotional depth.