[Dixielandjazz] It Don't Cost Very Much

[David M Richoux]

You mean not this one? One line of the chorus matches, it is sort of  
uplifting,
but  somehow I doubt Pat Yankee or Mahalia Jackson ever sang it!

http://www.cowboylyrics.com/lyrics/prine-john/illegal-smile-10841.html

Dave RIchoux

>
> Dear Richard:
>
> Here are the lyrics. It is a Gospel Tune by Thomas A, Dorsey who  
> also wrote "Precious Lord Take My Hand." and many others, and before  
> he was born again, "It's Tight Like That". We play it sometimes at  
> Jazz Vesper Services.
>
> smile when you're happy
> to smile when you're sad
> to be pleasing when mistreated
> to be calm when you're mad
> always forgiving when someone abuse you for the God Lord look for such
> do good each day and smile on your way...it don't cost very much
>
> help the cripple by the wayside
> help the blind man cross the street
> be careful but kind to strangers
> speak politely to those you meet
>
> oh, to the blind man, give him some glasses
> to the cripple man, give him a crutch
> for the good that you do will come back to you...
> it don't cost very much!
>