From the musical “Oh Boy”, 1917 Words by P. G. Wodehouse Music by Jerome Kern
Sheet Music
Accompaniment
Lyrics
Refrain
Oh be joyful, cheerful and serene
If poor father falls and busts his bean
Don’t be down cast, don’t be sad
Just be thankful you’re not dad
As to fetch the Doc, you hurry
Keep on shouting “I should worry”
If you try, you’ll find that you can greet
Other people’s troubles with a smile
Cheer up! that’s the only way
Make each day Thanksgiving Day
Be a little sunbeam all the while
Refrain
If a mule kicks grandpa in the face
Gladness is by no means out of place
Just reflect it’s painful, but
Grandpa was a homely mutt
As to hospital you move him
Say, No doubt this will improve him
Make him take a broad and cheerful view
Sit beside his sick bed with a smile
Point out just to keep him cool
How it must have pleased the mule
Be a little sunbeam all the while