Smile
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SMILE
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VERSE 1:
B G#m
I've got hopes and dreams,
D#m E
to shower and gleam the love I know,
B G#m
but I'm scared of the taste
C#m E
and losing your grace, leaving me dull.
Chorus 1:
B
I don't wanna let you down,
Em
I don't want to jump to drown,
G#m E
I just wanna sing the song you sang.
B
show me in the melody,
Em
write it in the sky to see,
G#m B
I just wanna know you smile on me.
INSTR LINK:
| B | G#m | D#m | E |
VERSE 2:
B G#m
I'll put in the time,
D#m E
making the rhyme of Your life's light.
B G#m
and I'll cross all my T's,
C#m
and dot all my I's,
E
keep it alive.
Chorus 2:
B
I don't wanna let you down,
Em
I don't want to jump to drown,
G#m E
I just wanna sing the song you sang.
B
show me in the melody,
Em
write it in the sky to see,
G#m E
I just wanna know you smile on me.
VERSE 3:
B G#m
Yeah I'm hearing the call,
D#m
louder than all
E
they're cheering us on
B G#m
Your song will be my guide
C#m
and with you by my side,
E
spurring me on,
C#m
keep my feet on the ground,
E
steady and strong.....
GUITAR SOLO:
| B | Em | G#m | E (Em push) | B | Em | G#m | E Em |
Chorus 3/4:
B
I don't wanna let you down,
Em
I don't want to jump to drown,
G#m E (Em push)
I just wanna sing the song you sang.
B
show me in the melody,
Em
write it in the sky to see,
G#m E Em
I just wanna know you smile on me.
OUTRO:
| B | E Em | B | E Em | B | E Em | B | E |
How to play Smile
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.