Smilin
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[Intro ]E hammer on F# A B 2 times
E A B
you tell me you're the second coming
E A B
but you come once and then you're done
E A B
when you're with me you say you're slumming
C# F# B
you must believe that i'm really dumb
E A B
but pretty soon the tune you're humming
E A B
is gonna change and you'll be bummed
F#m G#m
and it's gonna strip
A B
the curl right from your lip
Chorus
E B C#m G#m A E
yeah you were smilin' smilin' smilin'
F#m F#m B
all the while inside i'm dyin'
E B C#m G#m
laughin' i'm laughin'
F#m G#m
gone without a trace
A B
the smile from off your face
E
since i left you
E hammer on F# A B twice
verse 2
E A B
i used to wanna be your lover
E A B
i used to think that you were cool
E A B
i bet you thought you hooked another
C#m F#m B
now you know i'm not your fool
E A B
'cause soon enough you will discover
E A B
the price you pay for being cruel
F#m G#m
and it's gonna smear
A B
the lipstick from your sneer
Chorus
E B C#m G#m A E
yeah you were smilin' smilin' smilin'
F#m F#m B
all the while inside i'm dyin'
E B C#m G#m
laughin' i'm laughin'
F#m G#m
gone without a trace
A B
the smile from off your face
E
since i left you
E hammer on F# A B
BRIDGE
C#m F#m
leonardo could never do
C#m F#m
any justice to one like you
A
those eyes, that guile
A B
those lies, that smile
SOLO E B C#m G#m A E F#m A B
E B C#m G#m F#m G#m A B hold
Chorus
E B C#m G#m A E
yeah you were smilin' smilin' smilin'
F#m F#m B
all the while inside i'm dyin'
E B C#m G#m
laughin' i'm laughin'
F#m G#m
gone without a trace
A B
the smile from off your face
E
since i left you
E hammer on F# A B
How to play Smilin
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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.