Barry Manilow - Cant — Smile Without You (audio)

Unlike the Carpenters' earlier version, Manilow's rendition includes the lines "I can't laugh and I can't sing / I'm finding it hard to do anything" .

It follows a classic verse-chorus structure that builds in intensity, starting sweetly and culminating in a soaring, emotive chorus. Lyrical Theme Barry Manilow - Cant Smile Without You (Audio)

The arrangement features a prominent piano-driven foundation backed by lush orchestration including strings. Unlike the Carpenters' earlier version