You turn off the news Been giving you the blues Pain and sorrow and hateful times You say "Who's got the strength to look forward, not me." But I know it's sweet The bells will chime again Pomp and circumstance, love and mercy to my friends And I know, I know the sweetest days are going to Come real soon, I'm going to be the one to show You all that I've learned "Smile and show your teeth" Sing this melody Honeyed commodity Treasure the rays that light up your face now Take a little peak at nature Look beauty in the eye, all together now But I know it's sweet The bells will chime again Pomp and circumstance, love and mercy to my friends And I know, I know the sweetest days are going to Come real soon, I'm going to be the one to show You all that I've learned "Smile and show your teeth"