Behind The Smile
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F Em Am G
Behind the smile that I portray
F Em Am G
I am saddened every day
F Em
My eyes are sore
Am G
With endless nights of crying
F Em Am G
I hope that you don't feel this way
C Em
My heart fills with tears
F C
When you pass me by
C Em F G
You won't look me in the eye
C Em F C
Don't you think that it's a crying shame
C Em F G
We must play these silly games
Am Am7
The pain in my heart
Am Am7
That shows we're apart
Am Am7 G
Is growing stronger day by day
F Em Am G
Behind the smile that I portray
F Em Am G
I am saddened every day
F Em
My eyes are sore
Am G
With endless nights of crying
F Em Am G
I hope that you don't feel this way
C Em F C
If you think that I have done you wrong
C Em F G
I won't try to change your mind
C Em
But try to think of
F C
The love that we once had
C Em F G
And maybe things won't seem so bad
Am Am7
The memories of those times
Am Am7
Are vivid in my mind
Am Am7 G
And yet they slip away as time goes on
Dm C Am G
Take me back tonight
Dm C Am G
Hold me close and tight
Dm C Am
Forever I will be true
Bb
I love only you
F Em Am G
Behind the smiles that we portray
F Em Am G
There is nothing hidden away
F Em Am G
Our eyes are sore because we are crying
F Em F Em Am
I hope we'll always feel this way
How to play Behind The Smile
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.