When Irish Eyes Are Smiling

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, sure 'tis like a 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.

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling was penned by Chauncey Olcott and George Graff, Jr. and the Music was composed by Ernest Ball in 1912. The same year the Titanic maid its fatefull maiden voyage.

Although the song was written and composed by American citizens, (All three men were born in the United States) this song was a tribute to Ireland and its people.

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling is one of the most popular songs ever written today. It has been heard in many Irish movies and is the anthem for St. patricks Day coming up March 17th.

My advice, come march 17th, wow your friends and learn more than one verse of the song.

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