Lyrics

Yeah...
I've had some hard days,
But I still got a reason to smile.
His name is Jesus.
**[Verse 1]**
Life hit hard, I won't pretend
Some nights I thought I'd reached the end
Bills piled high, my strength ran low
Didn't know which way that I should go
I smiled outside, but deep within
I was fighting battles I couldn't win
Then Jesus met me on my knees
And whispered, "Child, just trust in Me"
I didn't wake up without problems
I woke up knowing Who could solve them
The storm didn't suddenly disappear
But somehow I wasn't ruled by fear
He gave me peace I can't explain
Put something beautiful inside my pain
So when you ask me how I'm surviving
Jesus is why I'm still smiling
**[Chorus]**
Jesus is why I'm still smiling
Even when the tears start falling
When my whole world feels like it's breaking
He's the reason I keep believing
I've been knocked down, but I'm still rising
Walked through the fire, I'm still praising
After everything I've been through
I'm still smiling because of You
Jesus, Jesus
You're why I'm still smiling
**[Verse 2]**
I've watched some doors close in my face
I've lost some things I couldn't replace
Had prayers that seemed to go unheard
Still I held on to every word
Because I've seen what my God can do
Make old things gone and broken things new
Take a heart that's barely beating
Fill it up with brand-new meaning
Some days I'm strong, some days I'm weak
Some days all I can do is speak
"Jesus, help me make it through"
And somehow that's enough to do
Because He never asked for perfection
He just keeps pointing my direction
And every morning when the sun starts rising
Jesus is why I'm still smiling
**[Chorus]**
Jesus is why I'm still smiling
Even when the tears start falling
When my whole world feels like it's breaking
He's the reason I keep believing
I've been knocked down, but I'm still rising
Walked through the fire, I'm still praising
After everything I've been through
I'm still smiling because of You
Jesus, Jesus
You're why I'm still smiling
**[Rap Verse]**
Look—
I got reasons I could've given up
Had an empty heart and an empty cup
Pressure on me, couldn't catch my breath
But Jesus kept saying, "I ain't finished yet"
Enemy tried putting fear in my head
God gave me promises instead
Tried to steal my joy, tried to steal my praise
But my Savior carried me through those days
I don't smile 'cause my life's all good
I smile 'cause my God always is
I don't praise 'cause I never cry
I praise 'cause He stays right by my side
When money gets funny and friends disappear
When tomorrow looks cloudy and trouble gets near
I got one name that keeps me fighting—
JESUS!
That's why I'm still smiling!
**[Bridge]**
When I cried — You held me
When I fell — You caught me
When I ran — You chased me
When I broke — You saved me
When I doubted — You stayed
When I couldn't see a way
You reminded me again:
"This isn't where your story ends"
**[Breakdown]**
Still breathing — thank You, Jesus
Still standing — thank You, Jesus
Still believing — thank You, Jesus
Still praising — thank You, Jesus
Still got joy — thank You, Jesus
Still got hope — thank You, Jesus
After everything I've been through...
LOOK AT ME—
I'm still smiling!
**[Final Chorus]**
Jesus is why I'm still smiling
Through every storm, You keep me shining
I may have scars, but I'm still standing
My whole life is in Your hands and
I've been knocked down, but I'm still rising
Walked through the fire, I'm still praising
After everything I've been through
I've still got joy because of You
Jesus is why I'm still smiling
Jesus is why I keep fighting
Jesus is why I'm still standing
No matter what tomorrow brings
I've got hope because You're King
After everything I've been through—
Jesus, I'm still smiling because of You!
**[Outro]**
I don't need a perfect life to smile...
I just need to remember
Who's been with me all this while.
Jesus.
My hope.
My strength.
My reason.
**You're why I'm still smiling.**