Smiling Down
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G D
You make it so hard on yourself
Em
But theres nobody else
C
That could ever understand
G
The feelings that you felt
D
I could hear you think about
Em
All the time I was around
C
If you could only see me now
G
I'm right here looking down
G
So next time that you feel like crying
D
Next time you don't feel like trying
Am
Just remember I'll be right there
C
Smiling down on you
G
In the morning you don't feel like rising
D
Next time you feel like compromising
Am
Just remember I'll be right there
C
Smiling down on you
G D
I know you won't forget
Em
All the time we got to spend
C
Just because it's been a while
G
Doesn't mean that its the end
D
So right here and now
Em
I'll swear you a vow
C
That I will always be with you
Dm
Whenever you feel down
G
Nothing ever will come between us
Dm C
Now I'm holding on to the hand of Jesus
G
So next time that you feel like crying
D
Next time you don't feel like trying
Am
Just remember I'll be right there
C
Smiling down on you
G
In the morning you don't feel like rising
D
Next time you feel like compromising
Am
Just remember I'll be right there
C
Smiling down on you
G D
I'll be right there looking down
Am
Even when the shine don't shine
C
I'll be right there looking down
G
All along the winter night
D
I'll be right there looking down
Am
With a smile on me face
C
I'll be right there with my arms open wide
D
Right here on Jesus' side
How to play Smiling Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.