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When Irish Eyes Are Smiling Lyrics by John McCormack

Oh! It’s A Lovely War (Vol 4)

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There's a tear in your eye
And I'm wondering why
For it never should be there at all
With such pow'r in your smile
Sure a stone you'd beguile
So there's never a teardrop should fall
When your sweet lilting laughter's
Like some fairy song
And your eyes twinkle bright as can be
You should laugh all the while
And all other times smile
And now, smile a smile for me
When Irish eyes are smiling
Sure, 'tis like the morn in Spring
In the lilt of Irish laughter
You can hear the angels sing
When Irish hearts are happy
All the world seems bright and gay
And when Irish eyes are smiling
Sure, they steal your heart away
For your smile is a part
Of the love in your heart
And it makes even sunshine more bright
Like the linnet's sweet song
Crooning all the day long
Comes your laughter and light
For the springtime of life
Is the sweetest of all
There is ne'er a real care or regret
And while springtime is ours
Throughout all of youth's hours
Let us smile each chance we get
When Irish eyes are smiling
Sure, 'tis like the morn in Spring
In the lilt of Irish laughter
You can hear the angels sing
When Irish hearts are happy
All the world seems bright and gay
And when Irish eyes are smiling
Sure, they steal your heart away
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John McCormack

John McCormack

About “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” by John McCormack

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"When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" is credited to John McCormack. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" appears on "Oh! It’s A Lovely War (Vol 4)".

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