Smoke gets in your eyes
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VERSE1:
Eb Ab/F Bb Eb Ebdim/G Ab
They asked me how I knew my true love was true, ah, ah.
Adim Eb Ab/F Bb Eb Ab6
I, of course replied, "Something here inside, Can not be denied."
VERSE 2:
They said, "Some day you'll find all who love are blind, ah, a-a-ah.
When your heart's on fire, You must realise, Smoke gets in your eyes."
Bridge: |Eb F#
B
So I chaffed them and I gaily laughed,
F# Adim F#
To think they could doubt my love.
B Abm Bb
Yet today, my love has flown away:
Eb Bb7
I am without my love.
VERSE 3:
Now laughing friends deride, Tears I can not hide, ah, a-a-ah.
So I smile and say, "When a lovely flame dies, smoke gets in your eyes,
Cm Eb
Smoke gets in your eyes.?
How to play Smoke gets in your eyes
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eb. 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.