American Old Time Song Lyrics: 43 Always Come Home With A Smile

Theater, Music-Hall, Nostalgic, Irish & Historic Old Songs, Volume 43

Always Come Home with a Smile.
Copyright, 1893, by Hinds & Co.
Words and Music by J. P. Skelly.

When you are done with the cares of the day,
Think of the loved ones at home;
Chase from your brow ev'ry shadow away,
Bring words of cheer when you come.
Fondly they're waiting with welcome for you,
Waiting your cares to beguile;
To mother and little ones, tender and true,
Always come home with a smile.

Chorus.
Oh, come with good cheer to the loved ones so dear,
Banish your cares for awhile;
Though in your breast you sigh with unrest,
Always come home with a smile.

Wear on your face a bright look to delight
Those to you dearest on earth,
After the long day, make happy the night,
Let the home revel in mirth.
Bring o'er the threshold no dark, angry frown,
Your happy home to destroy;
Your toil is the cross, but your home is the crown,
Always come home with a smile.- Chorus.

Be you a father, a brother or son,
Cheerful your manner should be;
'Tis not with anger life's pleasures are won,
Friends all a smile like to see.
Troubles may vex you and bring you despair,
While you tread mile after mile,
But think of your fireside, the loving hearts there-
Always come home with a smile.-Chorus.