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1. Some things in life are bad, they can really make you mad,
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other things just make you swear and curse.
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When you're chewing on life's gristle,
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don't grumble, give a whistle
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and this'll help things turn out for the best!
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R: And always look on the bright side of life,
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always look on the light side of life!
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2. If life seems jolly rotten, there's something you've forgotten
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and that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing.
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When you're feeling in the dumps, don't be silly chumps,
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just purse your lips and whistle - that's the thing!
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R: And always look on the bright side of life,
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come on, always look on the bright side of life!
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3. For life is quite absurd and death's the final word,
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you must always face the curtain with a bow.
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Forget about your sin - give the audience a grin!
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Enjoy it - it's your last chance anyhow!
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R: So always look on the bright side of death,
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just before you draw your terminal breath!
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4. Life's a piece of shit when you look at it,
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life's a laugh and death's a joke, it's true.
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You'll see it's all a show,
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keep 'em laughing as you go,
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just remember that the last laugh is on you
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R: And always look on the bright side of life,
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always look on the light side of life.
(Come on guys, cheer up)
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R: Always look on the bright side of life,
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always look on the right side of life ....