Paul McCartney & Wings

Released: August 21, 1972

Songwriter: Paul McCartney Denny Laine

Producer: Alan Parsons Paul McCartney

[Intro]
Now we're gonna give you Denny Laine, who’s gonna sing one of his own songs
It's called 'I Would Only Smile’

[Verse 1]
I'll begin my story now
That you have set me free
Girl, we've seen our ups and downs
And always you will be

[Chorus 1]
In my heart you are never very far
And if I'm at any time asked if I've known love
I would only smile

[Verse 2]
Smile and think of what we've had
A very special thing
And when sometimes I'm feeling bad
I'll try remembering

[Chorus 2]
All those happy days
My sweet memory
And if I’m at any time asked if I’ve known love
I would only smile

[Bridge]
And if your hand is reaching out
I won't be far away
We’ll take our time and work it out
And I would only smile, what could I say?

[Chorus 1]
In my heart you are never very far
And if I'm at any time asked if I've known love
I would only smile

[Bridge]
And if your hand is reaching out
I won't be far away
We’ll maybe be not working out
But I would only smile, what could I say?

[Verse 1]
I'll begin my story now
That you have set me free
Girl, we've seen our ups and downs
And always you will be

[Chorus 1]
In my heart you are
Never very far
And if I'm at any time asked if I've known love
I would only smile

I would only smile

Paul McCartney and Wings, also known simply as Wings, were an Anglo-American rock band formed in 1971 by former Beatle Paul McCartney with his wife Linda McCartney on keyboards, session drummer Denny Seiwell, and former Moody Blues guitarist Denny Laine. Wings were noted for frequent personnel changes as well as commercial success, going through three lead guitarists and four drummers. However, the core trio of the McCartneys and Laine remained intact throughout the group’s existence until 1981.

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