Smilin Must Mean Something
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste:
5th traste
From the album, Keep It Simple (2002)
David Sickmen (aka Shiner Hackensaw)
[Intro]
C F C F C F C F
C F C F C F C F
[Verse]
C F C F
Today I had a close one
C F C F
Today I saw it clear
C F C F
Today I had a close one
C F C F
today I sensed it there
C F C F
Yesterday I walked alone
C F C F
Yesterday I walked in fear
C F C F
Yesterday I walked alone
C F C F
Yesterday I sensed it there
C F C F
Yesterday I sensed it there
[Bridge]
Am C
I can feel you looking
Am C
I know you are
Dm F
I can’t say what’s best now
[Chorus]
C F C F
But my smilin’ must mean something
C F C F
My smilin’ must mean something
[Instrmental]
C F C F C F C F
[Verse]
C F C F
You tried to hold a hand
C F C F
you tried to make it work
C F C F
You tried to hold on to something
C F C F
all that trying just left you hurting
C F C F
all that trying just left you hurting
C F C F
all that trying just left you hurting
[Bridge]
Am C
I can feel you looking
Am C
I know you are
Dm F
I can’t say what’s best now
[Chorus]
C F C F
But your smilin’ must mean something
C F C F
Your smilin’ must mean something
C F C F
Your smilin’ must mean something
C F C F
Smilin’ must mean something
C
your Smilin’ must mean something
Smilin’ must mean something
C F C F
Smilin’ must mean something
C F C F
Smilin’ must mean something
[Instrumental]
Dm F C
How to play Smilin Must Mean Something
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 E. 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.