I Smile
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C#
Today's a new day
Eb
but there is no sunshine,
F#
Nothing but clouds
and it's dark in my heart
B
And it feels like a cold night.
C#
Today's a new day,
Eb
tell me where are my blue skies?
F#
Where is that love
and the joy that you promised me?
B
Tell me it's all right?
Pre-Chorus:
F# Eb
I almost gave up at a power that I can't explain!
B Ab
Fell from Heaven, like a shower now.
[Refrão]
C# C#/Eb
I smile, even though I hurt see I smile,
F#
I know God is working so I smile,
B7
Even though I've been here for a while
C#
I smile, smile!
C#/Eb
It's so hard to look up when you've been down,
F#
Sure would hate to see you give up now,
B
You look so much better when you smile!
Coda:
F# Fm7
Smile for me!
F# C#
Can you just smile for me!
F# Fm7
Smile for me!
F# C#
Can you just smile for me!
And my people say
F#
oh, oh, oh!
Fm7
You look so much better when you oh, oh, oh!
F#
You look so much better when you oh, oh, oh!
Fm7
You look so much better when you oh, oh, oh
(Ebm7)
You look so much better when you smile!
How to play I Smile
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#. 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.