Smiling
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Intro
Dmaj7 Dsus2
Dmaj7 Dsus2
A E Dsus2
A E Dsus2
[Verso 1]
Dmaj7
It's a sign,
Dsus2 Dmaj7
You keep hiding behind your eyes,
Dsus2
You can't help but,
A E Dsus2
Trying to fight the nerves in your face,
A E Dsus2
Trying to push the tension away.
[Verso 2]
Dmaj7
Every time,
Dsus2 Dmaj7
I know exactly what's on your mind,
Dsus2
You can't hide it,
A E Dsus2
Trying to keep the feeling at bay,
A E Dsus2
Messing up the words that you wanted to say,
A E Dsus2
And doing everything that you can,
A E Dsus2
To slow down the time that you're brushing my hand.
[Refrão]
A E D
Baby, I want you to know,
A E D
I saw you smiling when I said hello,
A E D
Maybe I want you to know,
A E D
I've felt that look on your face for so long.
Interlude
Dmaj7 Dmaj7
Dmaj7 Dmaj7
[Verso 3]
Dmaj7
Can't you see,
Dsus2 Dmaj7
You surprised me when you said to me,
Dsus2
You feel stupid,
A E Dsus2
I felt the weight of your touch,
A E Dsus2
You looked at me when I said, "crush",
A E Dsus2
And you told me it don't matter at all,
A E Dsus2
I gotta know, no, no, no.
[Refrão]
A E D
Baby, I want you to know,
A E D
I saw you smiling when I said hello,
A E D
Maybe I want you to know,
A E D
I've felt that look on your face for so long.
A E D
Baby, I want you to know,
A E D
I saw you smiling when I said hello,
A E D
Maybe I want you to know,
A E D
I've felt that look on your face for so long.
Interlude
Dmaj7 D Dsus2 Dmaj7sus2 Dsus2
A E Dsus2
A E Dsus2 Dmaj7
Dmaj7sus2
[Ponte]
Dmaj7sus2
(Mm, no, no, no),
A E
Differentiator,
Dsus2
Yes, I'll see you later,
A E
Leave it all behind,
Dsus2
And I promise I'll be greater,
A E
Tipping on my toes,
Dsus2
I already know,
A E
Can't you look, stop,
Dsus2
And we can go, go.
Outro
A E Dsus2
I'm looking at you,
A E Dsus2
I wanted you,
A E Dsus2
I'm looking at you,
A E Dsus2
I'm looking at you.
How to play Smiling
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dmaj7. 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.