Lyr Req: When Things Don't Go to Suit You

Subject: Lyr Req: When Things Do Go to Suite You
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 27 Feb 25 - 09:19 PM

Remembered lines ... no full text on net.
references to "Presbytarian Hymn Book" on-line - not a full text
First line:"When things don't go to suit you"
Title: Smile whene'er you can

Not a full text:


When things don't go to suit you
And the world seems upside down
Just smile a little smile,
Don't face it with a frown.

This is NOT connected to the "world upside down thread" of February, 2025.

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

As children , when we were engulfed in tears, our mother would take us to a rocking chair, that was referred to as "The Billy Chair" because it had two horns at the top...and sing this song.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: When Things Do Go to Suit You
From: Joe Offer
Date: 28 Feb 25 - 06:05 PM

Well, here's a little more:

WHEN things don't go to suit you,
And the world seems upside down,
Don't waste your time in fretting,
But drive away that frown;
Since life is oft perplexing,
'Tis much the wisest plan
To bear all trials bravely,
And smile whene'er you can.

https://www.preparingforeternity.com/br1914/brhc129.htm
from "Bible Readings for the Home Circle - 1914 edition"


Hope you don't mind that I changed the thread title. I didn't think you wanted When Things Do Go to Suite You

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: When Things Do Go to Suit You
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 28 Feb 25 - 09:29 PM

Thank you JOE ... That is IT !

I am sure it was sung to her as a child ... but, verses slip away.

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

Pray tell - how did you locate it? A few keys of our "Mudcat Super Sluths" could make a for fascinating documentaries.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: When Things Do Go to Suit You
From: Joe Offer
Date: 28 Feb 25 - 09:51 PM

Well, Garg, I'm not yet satisfied with my answer. I often look for something other than the title and first line of a song....and then I keep on looking. I'm not done. I'll find more.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: When Things Don't Go to Suit You
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 01 Mar 25 - 08:02 PM

I can post the tune.

Sincerely,
Gargoyle
Thank you for your steadfastness.