Smile
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Intro: Fmaj7 Am (x2)
verse 1
Am Fmaj7
How far are you, how close am I
Am Fmaj7 F/G
I know your words are true and I don't feel them inside
Bb F
Still I believe you'll never leave
C/F C
So where are you__ now_____
verse 2
Am Fmaj7
You're all I have, you're all I know
Am Fmaj7 F/G
Your breath is breathing in my soul
Bb F
Still I am gasping, aching, asking
C/F C {rest}
Where are__ you now___________
[Refrão]
C C Csus C
Cause I just wanna be with you__
Fmaj7
I just want this waiting to be ov - er
D7 D7/G D7
I just want to be with you____
F
And it helps to know the day is getting closer__
G#
Every minute takes an hour
A#
Every inch feels like a mile
G#
Til I won't have to imagine
A# C
And I finally get to see you smile_____
verse 3
Am Am/G Fmaj7
My journey's here, but my heart is there
Am Am/G
Fmaj7
So I dream and wait, and keep the faith, while you prepare
Bb F
Our destiny, til you come back for me__
C/F C
Oh, please_____ make it soon__________
[Refrão]
C C Csus C
Cause I just wanna be with you__
Fmaj7
I just want this waiting to be ov - er
D7 D7/G D7
I just want to be with you____
F
And it helps to know the day is getting closer__
G#
Every minute takes an hour
A#
Every inch feels like a mile
G#
Til I won't have to imagine
A# G# A# G# G
And I finally get to see you smile________________
Bridge
C
I just wanna be with you
Fmaj7
I just want this waiting to be over
D7 D7/G D7
I just want to be with you___
F
And it helps to know the day is getting closer
[Refrão]
C C Csus C
I just wanna be with you__
Fmaj7
I just want this waiting to be ov - er
D7 D7/G D7
I just want to be with you____
F
And it helps to know the day is getting closer__
G#
Every minute takes an hour
A#
Every inch feels like a mile
G#
Til I won't have to imagine
A#
And I finally get to see you
Outro
G#
Every minute takes an hour
A#
Every inch feels like a mile
G#
Til I won't have to imagine
A# C Am Am/G C
C/G Am
And I finally get to see you smile
How to play 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 Fmaj7. 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.