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Monty Python — Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life
Album: Monty Python Sings
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Released: 1992
Length: 3:27
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Some things in life are bad
They can really make you mad
Other things just make you swear and curse
When you're chewing on life's gristle
Don't grumble, give a whistle
And this'll help things turn out for the best

And always look on the bright side of life
Always look on the light side of life

If life seems jolly rotten
There's something you've forgotten
And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing
When you're feeling in the dumps
Don't be silly chumps
Just purse your lips and whistle, that's the thing

And always look on the bright side of life
Come on!
Always look on the right side of life

For life is quite absurd
And death's the final word
You must always face the curtain with a bow
Forget about your sin
Give the audience a grin
Enjoy it, it's your last chance anyhow

So, always look on the bright side of death
A-just before you draw your terminal breath

Life's a piece of shit
When you look at it
Life's a laugh and death's a joke, it's true
You'll see it's all a show
Keep 'em laughing as you go
Just remember that the last laugh is on you

And always look on the bright side of life
Always look on the right side of life

C'mon Brian, cheer up!

Always look on the bright side of life
Always look on the bright side of life

Worse things happen at sea, you know
Always look on the bright side of life

I mean, what have you got to lose
You know, you come from nothing, you're going back to nothing
What have you lost? Nothing!

Always look on the right side of life....

Nothing will come from nothing, you know what they say?
Cheer up you old bugger, c'mon give us a grin!
There you are, see, it's the end of the film
Incidentally, this record is available in the foyer
Some of us have to got live as well, you know
Who do you think pays for all this rubbish
They're not gonna make their money back, you know
I told them, I said to them, Bernie, I said they'll never make their money back
Comments (158)add comment
 Fishman wrote:
My ringtone   never fails to made me smile 
I've had 'Mahna Mahna' as my ringtone for years, but I may have to switch to this!
c.

Posted 1 week ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Very relevant these days...
Posted 1 week ago by misener.don322    [ Reply ]
Posted 1 week ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
Whenever I hear this now, I wonder if another Monty Python has just died, because it's such a popular funeral song in the UK.
Posted 1 week ago by theirongiant    [ Reply ]
How can anyone that has seen Life of Brian not laugh when they hear this and recall the scene from the film?
Posted 1 week ago by xray38    [ Reply ]
Thanks, Bill. I never tire of being cheered by this silly, brilliant song.
Posted 1 week ago by Sneak    [ Reply ]
Makes me want to go fry up some spam.
Posted 3 months ago by KPC1    [ Reply ]
 acbauer wrote:

Doesn't belong on a radio station.....



Neither do you. Go back to your television, brainless.
Posted 3 months ago by onemorebyte    [ Reply ]
I just started reading Eric Idle's biography of the same ol name! My ear worm is embedded.
Posted 5 months ago by marysclark    [ Reply ]
One of the very rare 10s on my list.
Posted 5 months ago by H3C    [ Reply ]
My ringtone   never fails to made me smile 
Posted 5 months ago by Fishman    [ Reply ]
I really needed this right now 😀
Thanks RP!
Posted 6 months ago by ai63    [ Reply ]
 renegade_X wrote:

I never knew they had music albums. LOL



Their films a chock full of songs. This one is from Life of Brian. 
Posted 8 months ago by surfool    [ Reply ]
I never knew they had music albums. LOL
Posted 9 months ago by renegade_X    [ Reply ]
First time hearing this on R.P. Knew what it was for the first notes. Brilliant programming
Posted 9 months ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
brilliant!  Thank you RP!  Dancing and smiling
Posted 9 months ago by ai63    [ Reply ]
The best end of the workday song ever!
Posted 9 months ago by PatfromXenia    [ Reply ]
 jjbix37 wrote:

why?




Well...why not?
Posted 9 months ago by EchoD.Kraetzchen    [ Reply ]
This is why I love RadioParadise. Really! Thank you RP! 
Posted 10 months ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
Doesn't belong on a radio station.....
Posted 10 months ago by acbauer    [ Reply ]
why?
Posted 10 months ago by jjbix37    [ Reply ]
Anyone who gave this <5 needs to go back to bed!!!
Posted 10 months ago by KPC1    [ Reply ]
My old dog is days away from passing away. This made me cry and laugh at the same time. Excellent. 
Posted 10 months ago by andy.ormsby955    [ Reply ]
Posted 1 year ago by Luumu    [ Reply ]
Maybe this should be followed by the fish slap sketch... 
Posted 1 year ago by MilesW    [ Reply ]
 Mugro wrote:

This is the only song in which whistling seems appropriate. 



Surely you wouldn't rule out the epoch marking "Wind of Change"?
Posted 1 year ago by Jakethemuss    [ Reply ]
I'm moving to Britain right now to find a Partner with that accent (being that Beth Orton is already taken{?}). "I'll call you when I get back."
Posted 1 year ago by ddbz    [ Reply ]
  
Posted 1 year ago by hightail    [ Reply ]
I feel better now
Posted 1 year ago by jirvin8387    [ Reply ]
This is the only song in which whistling seems appropriate. 
Posted 1 year ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
how could I have not given this a ten? 9>10
Posted 1 year ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Anything fits in RP’s mix. Anything. 🤣🤣
Posted 1 year ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
 Michaeljcovel wrote:

RP should do more of this type of music and a lot less
sad sack country dross (in all of its forms here)


RP should do *all* types of music. 
There, I fixed it for you.
Posted 2 years ago by TC1    [ Reply ]
RP should do more of this type of music and a lot less
sad sack country dross (in all of its forms here)
Posted 2 years ago by Michaeljcovel    [ Reply ]
Yay!
Posted 2 years ago by richjohnsonarts326    [ Reply ]
 Greenman wrote:

A 10.  Because it's Python.



Ditto
Posted 2 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
A 10.  Because it's Python.
Posted 2 years ago by Greenman    [ Reply ]
Funny that this is such a simple little song but so cheerful.  Eric Idle has some great talent.
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
If you didn't rate this a 10, then you're a bloody idiot.
Posted 2 years ago by alisathegreat    [ Reply ]
Python and Sweet in 30  mins...  Couldn't happen anywhere else...
Posted 2 years ago by TonyTurbot    [ Reply ]
 GustaafJHeinh wrote:

This can't be anything else than Godlike ...




I just started smiling... brilliant!
Posted 2 years ago by xrdstv    [ Reply ]
 MrCaps wrote:

This tune needs to be viewed in the context from the scene in The Life of Brian. Bloody brilliant.



Agreed. Seeing them all up on their crosses smiling and crossing/uncrossing their feet was priceless.
Posted 2 years ago by nomnol    [ Reply ]
Who knew this was in the playlist? Delightful! Agree great movie, need to see it again for the first time.

"Life's a piece of shit
When you look at it
Life's a laugh and death's a joke, it's true
You'll see it's all a show
Keep 'em laughing as you go
Just remember that the last laugh is on you"

Yep sums it up!!

I do sing the chorus and whistle when need be.
Posted 2 years ago by eyke    [ Reply ]
This can't be anything else than Godlike ...
Posted 2 years ago by GustaafJHeinh    [ Reply ]
melody: 4
Python: 10 of course.
7
Posted 2 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
One of my all-time favourite movies.
Posted 2 years ago by Madness1954    [ Reply ]
Hah nice timing, needed this today 
Posted 2 years ago by robmerkeldesigns    [ Reply ]
From "There I Ruined It" YouTube channel, love this version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifLqzLEB3E0
Posted 2 years ago by k3rmit    [ Reply ]
 DaidyBoy wrote:
Ha.  I just came across this on PSD and remembered when I heard this last.  It was played at my close friend's funeral a few years back.  Shane always had a dodgy sense of humour but he would have been sideways if he'd seen the look on the Vicar's face when the old boy realised that the lyrics blaring out on the Church PA were a little irreverent to say the least.  Perhaps he should have checked it out before allowing it in the service.  Never mind.

 
Priceless! Absolutely priceless! If we could all leave the earth is such irreverent style. {#Notworthy}
Posted 6 years ago by Larrygrrl    [ Reply ]
Ha.  I just came across this on PSD and remembered when I heard this last.  It was played at my close friend's funeral a few years back.  Shane always had a dodgy sense of humour but he would have been sideways if he'd seen the look on the Vicar's face when the old boy realised that the lyrics blaring out on the Church PA were a little irreverent to say the least.  Perhaps he should have checked it out before allowing it in the service.  Never mind.
Posted 6 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 dionysius wrote:
Walrus_Gumbo wrote:

I'd rather hear it at his IMPEACHMENT!
Assuming that Cheney and alumni like Ashcroft and Rumsfeld are in the dock as well, why not "Send In The Clowns" instead?

 
Love this Tune!   
CHENEY!!!  oh those were the days, that sick old fuck creating money-robbing xenophobic battles while the US economy was a horror show and his "Boss" was dopey Bush, oh my yes those were the days, if I ever have Dick's name come to mind it's wondering if the dirty rat is dead yet... now instead of Monty Python for laughs its Colbert and the actual quotes of tRump each day, yuck
Posted 6 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Totally needed this today. 
Posted 8 years ago by NeuroGeek    [ Reply ]
PSD button - THANK YOU!  Been ages since I heard this.  Brought a smile to my face.
Posted 11 years ago by jeremyleo    [ Reply ]
I recently saw "Spamalot" in Las Vegas. Great show! I happened to be sitting in the secret seat in the theater and was called up on stage at the finale. I got to sing this song with the cast!!! My 15 minutes of fame! By the way, if you're planning to see this show in Vegas ask for seat D101 when reserving.
Posted 17 years ago by Walrus_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
Brings a smile to my face!
Posted 17 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
Great song.
Posted 17 years ago by ekeyte    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by aronson    [ Reply ]
Zep wrote:
Wensleydale?
Cheese, Grommit!
Posted 17 years ago by shakitten    [ Reply ]
Wensleydale?
Posted 17 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
Pazzat wrote:
Read this account of how a couple of Britons kidnapped in South America used this song during the captivity. (click here)
That has to be one of the weirdest things I've ever read. I really admire them for even thinking of yelling "Hello, Columbia!". Now, that's style.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
Pazzat wrote:
Read this account of how a couple of Britons kidnapped in South America used this song during the captivity. (click here)
That is so utterly appropriate for Monty Python... it's as if they wrote it!
Posted 17 years ago by Kristi    [ Reply ]
Silly, goofy and absolutely brilliant!
Posted 17 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
petercroob wrote:
I love you RP this is the perfect morning song
good evening, sir. half past 3 p.m. here...
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
should have been broadcastet last saturday during the protests against G8 in Rostock.... love the movie and this special humor.
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
I love you RP this is the perfect morning song
Posted 17 years ago by petercroob    [ Reply ]
dionysius wrote:
Assuming that Cheney and alumni like Ashcroft and Rumsfeld are in the dock as well, why not "Send In The Clowns" instead?
Posted 17 years ago by shakitten    [ Reply ]
Pazzat wrote:
Read this account of how a couple of Britons kidnapped in South America used this song during the captivity. (click here)
wow, is that a bizarre story.
Posted 17 years ago by vvlee    [ Reply ]
Kerly wrote:
I dedicate it to myself and to somebody who also needs it :)
... thank you Kerly! I'll take this dedication on and pass it on one more step for someone else who also needs it! :)
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Read this account of how a couple of Britons kidnapped in South America used this song during the captivity. (click here)
Posted 17 years ago by Pazzat    [ Reply ]
This tune needs to be viewed in the context from the scene in The Life of Brian. Bloody brilliant.
Posted 17 years ago by MrCaps    [ Reply ]
Needs to be followed up with "Brave Sir Robin" from Spamalot! Brilliant!
Posted 17 years ago by tnt_thomas    [ Reply ]
What have you lost? Nothing!
Posted 17 years ago by etwilson    [ Reply ]
Jacksonstat wrote:
Thanks RP, I needed this :)
Yeah, me too! Just remember the last laugh is on you! The Galaxy Song would have done it also.
Posted 17 years ago by natrik    [ Reply ]
An interesting choice, consindering this week in Christianity!
Posted 17 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
Thanks RP, I needed this :)
Posted 17 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
I dedicate it to myself and to somebody who also needs it :)
Posted 17 years ago by Kerly    [ Reply ]
OMG! Just what I needed! Thank God for Monty and the boys . . .
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
Oh, I am SO glad this is in the playlist. PERFECT!
Posted 17 years ago by Alafia    [ Reply ]
Love it love it love it!
Posted 17 years ago by gardengirl    [ Reply ]
Walrus_Gumbo wrote:
I'd rather hear it at his IMPEACHMENT!
Assuming that Cheney and alumni like Ashcroft and Rumsfeld are in the dock as well, why not "Send In The Clowns" instead?
Posted 17 years ago by dionysius    [ Reply ]
Very appropriate for a Sunday evening spent studying for mid-terms.
Posted 17 years ago by turbowaffle    [ Reply ]
Always brings a grin...
Posted 17 years ago by hauptmat    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by Daveinbawlmer    [ Reply ]
BooKitty wrote:
This should be played at Bush's inauguration.
I'd rather hear it at his IMPEACHMENT!
Posted 17 years ago by Walrus_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
ThePoose wrote:
And remember: Every sperm is sacred.
Every sperm is great And if a sperm gets wasted God gets quite irate!
Posted 17 years ago by Walrus_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
That really brightened my day. Yes, pun intended.
Posted 17 years ago by roseap    [ Reply ]
reindeer wrote:
Bill, You should include Eric Idle's new song, "Phuck the FCC" as well. That one is even funnier.
I'd love to hear that. I'll look for it.
Posted 17 years ago by celadonstone    [ Reply ]
timandjuliet wrote:
Wonderful! Now, please make RP even more spectacular than it already is and play some Spinal Tap (and enable 11 as a rating option).
You only get one 11 rating. After that, the amps explode.
Posted 17 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
"He's got a wife, you know....Incontinentia...Incontinentia Buttocks!"
Posted 17 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
philarktos wrote:
Priceless moment in a great movie.
Posted 17 years ago by celadonstone    [ Reply ]
haha!! nice touch, RP! Keep 'em coming :)
Posted 17 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
AWESOME!!
Posted 17 years ago by serendipity_blue    [ Reply ]
Always throw this one in the mix!
Posted 17 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Ahahahahahahahahaha! *snicker* Time to sing along and scare the office.
Posted 17 years ago by FeydBaron    [ Reply ]
And remember: Every sperm is sacred.
Posted 17 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
ZOMG. Yes, I said it. I just never expected this on RP :o).
Posted 17 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
Ahhhh! Fantastic!
Posted 20 years ago by Marc_Knapton    [ Reply ]
Wonderful! Now, please make RP even more spectacular than it already is and play some Spinal Tap (and enable 11 as a rating option).
Posted 20 years ago by timandjuliet    [ Reply ]
BooKitty wrote:
This should be played at Bush's inauguration.
Posted 20 years ago by frankydee    [ Reply ]
This should be played at Bush's inauguration.
Posted 20 years ago by BooKitty    [ Reply ]
Bill, You should include Eric Idle's new song, "Phuck the FCC" as well. That one is even funnier.
Posted 20 years ago by reindeer    [ Reply ]
"Life of Brian" was re-released at my theatre last month . Fantastic stuff and this song stuck with me, I was even bobbing my head along.
Posted 20 years ago by Luthien    [ Reply ]
Amanecer wrote:
This sounds so much like Ian Whitcomb singing the lead - does anyone know if that is correct?
This is eric idle singing at the end of "Life of Brian" to cheer up Graham Chapman, as Brian, after he had been crucified.
Posted 20 years ago by jed2667    [ Reply ]
Prine - Sinatra - Python We're not in Kansas anymore.
Posted 20 years ago by Freebish    [ Reply ]
Darlington wrote:
Definitely.
Great song for a Friday (and a Monday; sort of works for both).
Posted 20 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
rah wrote:
awwww. i needed this today :)
Definitely.
Posted 20 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
What a great run beginning with Joe Cocker! I'm having a hard time getting any work done. \:D/
Posted 20 years ago by indypaul    [ Reply ]
I'm not saying I don't like this..........but some of my uploads were rejected for being too "upbeat" and this is in the main library?
Posted 20 years ago by artmarcia    [ Reply ]
What's brown and sounds like a bell? (Nudge, nudge)
Posted 20 years ago by Patrick    [ Reply ]
Oh man does this place rule.
Posted 20 years ago by rgj13    [ Reply ]
awwww. i needed this today :)
Posted 20 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
:|
Posted 20 years ago by Daveinbawlmer    [ Reply ]
Amanecer wrote:
This sounds so much like Ian Whitcomb singing the lead - does anyone know if that is correct?
Should be Eric Idle, right? By the way, this is a very nice for dancing a Slow Foxtrot.
Posted 20 years ago by rklein    [ Reply ]
Amanecer wrote:
This sounds so much like Ian Whitcomb singing the lead - does anyone know if that is correct?
Sounds like Eric Idle
Posted 20 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
This sounds so much like Ian Whitcomb singing the lead - does anyone know if that is correct?
Posted 20 years ago by Amanecer    [ Reply ]
Whoever finds this song foul, needs to be fwown to the gwound ruffwee, eh Centuwion?
Posted 20 years ago by ElroyJetson    [ Reply ]
frankydee wrote:
PERFECTOMUNDO .... That's EXACTLY what I needed this morning .... oh thank you Bill Now you should follow this by some Megadeath ... :D (kidding)
I actually went to an IRON MAIDEN concert in the 80's where they played this song over the speakers after the final encore and the lights turned on.... I always think of that...
Posted 20 years ago by bama    [ Reply ]
"you come from nuffin, you leave wif nuffin, wot you lose? Nuffin!"
Posted 20 years ago by Nuance    [ Reply ]
Posted 20 years ago by philarktos    [ Reply ]
From the sublime (Frank Sinatra - That's Life) to the ridiculous - this. Both fantastic. Great segue.
Posted 20 years ago by tblock    [ Reply ]