About The Song

“Can’t Smile Without You” is a popular song by Barry Manilow, released in 1978. The song was featured on Manilow’s album “Even Now”. “Can’t Smile Without You” is a song written by Christian Arnold, David Martin, and Geoff Morrow. It was first recorded and released by David Martin as a solo single in 1975. The song gained more popularity when it was covered by Barry Manilow and the Carpenters. The single reached No. 1 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

“Can’t Smile Without You” by Barry Manilow is a song expressing the deep emotional connection between the singer and their loved one. The lyrics suggest that the singer’s happiness, well-being, and ability to smile, laugh, and sing are all dependent on the presence and emotional state of their partner. The song emphasizes the power of love and the emotional impact it can have on a person’s life. The song has significantly contributed to Barry Manilow’s career, cementing his status as a music icon.

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Lyrics

You know I can’t smile without you
I can’t smile without you
I can’t laugh and I can’t sing
I’m finding it hard to do anything
You see I feel sad when you’re sad
I feel glad when you’re glad
If you only knew what I’m going through
I just can’t smile without you

You came along just like a song
And brightened my day
Who would have believed that you were part of a dream
Now it all seems light years away

And now you know I can’t smile without you
I can’t smile without you
I can’t laugh and I can’t sing
I’m finding it hard to do anything
You see I feel sad when you’re sad
I feel glad when you’re glad
If you only knew what I’m going through
I just can’t smile

Now some people say happiness takes so very long to find
Well, I’m finding it hard leaving your love behind me

And you see I can’t smile without you
I can’t smile without you
I can’t laugh and I can’t sing
I’m finding it hard to do anything
You see I feel glad when you’re glad
I feel sad when you’re sad
If you only knew what I’m going through
I just can’t smile without you