| As I wash my dishes, I’ll be following a plan, |
| Till I see the brightness in ev’ry pot and pan. |
| I am sure this point of view will ease the daily grind, |
| So I’ll keep repeating in my mind. |
| Look for the silver lining |
| When e’er a cloud appears in the blue. |
| Remember somewhere, 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. |
| So always look for the silver lining |
| And try to find the sunny side of life. |
| As originally written by Jerome Kern, |
| Introduced by Marilyn Miller and Irving Fisher in the musical, Sally, 1920 |
| And performed by Marilyn Miller in the film Sally, 1930: |
| Boy: |
| Please don’t be offended if I preach to you a while, |
| 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. |
| Refrain: |
| Look for the silver lining |
| When e’er a cloud appears in the blue. |
| Remember somewhere, 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. |
| Girl: |
| 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’ll keep repeating in my mind. |
| Refrain: |
| Look for the silver lining |
| When e’er a cloud appears in the blue. |
| Remember somewhere, 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. |