Smile - Chris Rea
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[Intro]
Em7 Em9 Cmaj7 B7
Em Cmaj7 B7 Em B7
 
[Verse 1]
Em Cmaj7 B7
Smile, you don't have to spend your days in clouds
B7 Em
Hiding from the sun
Em Cmaj7
Take a look around and see
B7 Em B7
It's not that easy for anyone
 
[Verse 2]
Em Cmaj7 B7
Smile, you don't have to put that kind of stuff
B7 Em
On a friend like me
Em Cmaj7
Or anybody else you see
B7 Em
So come on and smile
 
[Bridge]
Dm7 G7 Cmaj7
Rain comes falling down on everyone
Am/F# B7 Em7
Teardrops running from the sky
Dm7 G7 Cmaj7
Too many nights are spent unspoken
Am B7 Em7 B7
Ohohhhoh, dry your eyes
 
[Solo]
Em Cmaj7 B7
Em Cmaj7 B7 Em7
 
[Bridge]
Dm7 G7 Cmaj7
Rain comes falling down on everyone
Am/F# B7 Em7
Teardrops running from the sky
Dm7 G7 Cmaj7
Too many nights are spent unspoken
Am B7 Em7 B7
Ohohhhoh, dry your eyes
 
[Verse 1]
Em Cmaj7 B7
Smile, you don't have to spend your days in clouds
B7 Em
Hiding from the sun
Em Cmaj7 B7
Take a look around and see
B7 Em7 A7
Ohh it's not that easy
Cmaj7 B7 Em
Take a look around, smile
Em Esus2 Esus4 E7
Yeah, smile, come on and smile

How to play Smile

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Em7. 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.

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