Keep On The Sunny Side
Flatt And Scruggs · Other Songs - Flatt And Scruggs
There's a dark and a troubled side of life
There's a bright and a sunny side too
Though we meet with the dark nest of strife
The sunny side we also may view
Keep on the sunny side
Always on the sunny side
Keep on the sunny side of life
It will help us every day
It will brighten all our way
If we keep on the sunny side of life
Though the storm and its fury breaks today
Crushing hopes that we cherish so dear
The clouds and storm will in time pass away
And the sun again will shine bright and clear
Let us treat with a song of hope each day
Though the moment be cloudy or clear
Let us trust in our Savior old ways
He will keep us everyone in His care
Keep on the sunny side
Always on the sunny side
Keep on the sunny side of life
It will help us every day
It will brighten all our way
If we keep on the sunny side of life
There's a bright and a sunny side too
Though we meet with the dark nest of strife
The sunny side we also may view
Keep on the sunny side
Always on the sunny side
Keep on the sunny side of life
It will help us every day
It will brighten all our way
If we keep on the sunny side of life
Though the storm and its fury breaks today
Crushing hopes that we cherish so dear
The clouds and storm will in time pass away
And the sun again will shine bright and clear
Let us treat with a song of hope each day
Though the moment be cloudy or clear
Let us trust in our Savior old ways
He will keep us everyone in His care
Keep on the sunny side
Always on the sunny side
Keep on the sunny side of life
It will help us every day
It will brighten all our way
If we keep on the sunny side of life
Keep On The Sunny Side
Flatt and Scruggs' 1947 recording of 'Keep On The Sunny Side' stands as a cornerstone of bluegrass history, blending traditional folk melodies with the innovative acoustic guitar techniques of Bill Monroe's band. The track exemplifies the genre's evolution during the late 1940s, characterized by its driving rhythm and the interplay between banjo and guitar. As one of the group's most enduring compositions, the song captures the optimistic spirit of American rural life while establishing a template for future bluegrass standards. Its enduring popularity reflects the group's mastery in harmonizing traditional sounds with a fresh, energetic approach that defined an era of musical innovation.