OPEN UP YOUR HEART

BY Stuart Hamblen

                             Mommy told me something a little girl should know.

It's all about the Devil and I've learned to hate him so.

She says he causes trouble when you let him in the room.

He will never ever leave you if your heart is filled with gloom.

So, let the sun shine in, face it with a grin,

Smilers never lose and frowners never win.

So, let the sun shine in, face it with a grin.

Open up your heart and let the sun shine in.

When you are unhappy, the Devil wears a grin,

But oh, he starts a-running when the light comes pouring in.

I know he'll be unhappy 'cause I'll never wear a frown.

Maybe if we keep on smiling he'll get tired of hangin' around.

So, let the sun shine in, face it with a grin.

Smilers never lose and frowners never win.

So, let the sun shine in, face it with a grin.

Open up your heart and let the sun shine in.

If I forget to say my prayers the Devil jumps with glee,

But he feels so awful, awful, when he sees me on my knees,

So if you're full of trouble and you never seem to win,

Just open up your heart and let the sun shine in.

So, let the sun shine in, face it with a grin.

Smilers never lose and frowners never win.

So, let the sun shine in, face it with a grin.

Open up your heart and let the sun shine in.