When I See You Smile
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John Waite - When I See You Smile
Intro: G C G C G
Na na na na na na
C
Sometimes I wonder how I'd ever make it through
Am
Through this world without having you
D G
I just wouldn't have a clue
C
'Cause sometimes it seems like this world is closing in on me
Am
There's no way of breaking free
D C
And then I see you reach for me
G Am C
Sometimes I wanna give up, I wanna give in
G D
But after everything is said and done
G
You're my reason for living
Chorus:
D C G
When I see you smile, I can face the world
D C G
Oh yeah, I can do anything, yeah
D C G
When I see you smile, oh yeah, baby
D C G
Oh, oh, I can do anything
Am
When I see you smile
D G
Baby, when I see you smile at me, yeah, yeah
C
Baby, there's nothing in this world that could ever do
Am
What the touch of your hand can do
D C
It's like nothing that I ever knew before
Bm Am
And when the rain is falling, I don't feel it
C
'Cause you're here with me now
Bm D
Yeah, one look at you, baby, that's all I'll ever need
G
You're all I'll ever need
Chorus:
D C G
When I see you smile, I can face the world
D C G
Oh yeah, I can do anything
D C G
When I see you smile, oh yeah
D C G
Oh, oh, I can do anything
Am
When I see you smile
D C
Baby, when I see you smile at me, I said...
Bm Am
Sometimes I wanna give up and give in
C G D
And quit this fight and then I see you
G D C
Everything, everything is alright, yeah, baby
Instrumental: G D C G D C G D C G
Chorus:
D C G
When I see you smile, I can face the world
D C G
Oh, oh, I can do anything, yeah, yeah
D C G
When I see you smile, oh yeah, baby
D C G
Oh, oh, I can do anything
D C G
When I see you smile, yeah, darling
D C G
Oh, oh, I can do anything
Am
When I see you smile, baby
D G
Baby, when I see you smile at me
OUTRO:
C G
Oh yeah, everyday of my life
C D G
Oh yeah, smile at me, yeah
How to play When I See You Smile
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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.