John McDermott- When Irish Eyes Are Smiling

John McDermott & Bill King When Irish Eyes Are Smiling "Traditionally Yours" CD (2014) click "Show more" to see lyrics.

Lyrics:

There's a tear in your eye and I'm wondering why, for it never should be there at all
With such power 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 while, and now smile a smile for me.

When Irish eyes are smiling, sure it's 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 so tender and light
For the springtime of life is the sweetest of all, there is never 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 it's 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’ll steal your heart away!

[PhynTrickSnipin]

I just came back from Ireland. It’s the most beautiful place on earth. ☘

[PaulMcElveen]

Happy Saint Patrick's Day 2024! Irish Eyes Smile Like Morn in the Spring! Sensational Irish Song and Recording!

[sallyosullivan]

A childhood favourite, being 1/2 Irish must help!!🍀

[melissan]

I sang along. Went to and Irish Catholic school as a child. The nun had as sing many Irish songs. Thank you for this!

[bettytoh]

Thank you for another beautiful Irish song .

[mollymoon]

The song always reminds me of my Mom who was Irish. It kind of makes me sad and happy at the same time and John is the best in singing the Irish songs..

[jonkline]

I’m 69 daughters getting married next month my dad was right off the boat from Galway this will be the song me and my daughter dance to

[PhynTrickSnipin]

What a wonderful song…… That has such strong meaning ☘️

[minimom]

fabulous! reminds me of dad, an Irish tenor

[susanmclee]

Love your rendition! 😎✌As the old saying goes, "I wasn't born in Ireland, but Ireland was born in me. Listening to Mr. McDermott sing this song, makes me feel and see our beautiful motherland! Love it! Thank you. I thank God for great music that touches the soul!

[marthajones]

This is one of the five that I sang to my babies as i rocked them. Now, I love to hear John sing it.

[lindakarnik]

Beautiful singing and enjoyed listening.

[ShyMoonheart]

Very appropriate for today, Mr Studio. We had the St Patrick's Day Parade in Rockaway, Queens today. Lovely song from a wonderful Celtic tenor!!

[lisanoel]

My father's grandfather was
IRISH .His name was Even Ira Beeven. I love to here his name Its such a fun name to say out loud with a. Irish
Accent. I love you Grandpa Beeven.
My father loved to sing this song.

[corpretorius]

the song is one of my favorites as John McDermott is my favorite Irish singers!

[noreenalbright]

Such wonderful childhood memories with this song. Thank you so much. #TrueBronxTale. Red on the Head. Love it! Fantastic!

[patriciawillnevergettiredo]

My dad would sing this song for me on my b'day, St. Patrick's day. He only knew the verse but that was ok with me.

[marycatherineptatschek]

The concept of Celtic Thunder is wonderful. I have enjoyed these past performances so very much and I know there is young undiscovered talent in Ireland now just waiting.just waiting to be discovered. Celtic Thunder in Hamilton ON, 2024 was not the wonderful, spectacular experience I expected. Has Celtic Thunder lost its way?I truly hope not. Irish talent in song, instrument, scenery and everything else deserves to shine out on the world.

[Aramis]

I don’t know why this popped into my head, but I knew John would be the go-to to listen to it.

[mohaider]

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