When You're Smiling
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E7 A A6 A A7M
When you're smiling, when you're smiling
F# F#7 Bm
The whole world smiles with you
Bm Bm7
When you're laughing, when you're laughing
E7 E A
The sun comes shining through
A7 G A7 A9 D D6
But when you're crying you bring on the rain
Fdim D Fdim B7 A B7 E7
So stop your sighing, be happy again
Bm5-/7 A D9 A A7M F#7
Keep on smiling, 'cause when you're smiling
Bm Dm6 E7 A Cdim E7
The whole world smiles with you
E7 A A6 A A7M
When you're smiling, when you're smiling
F# F#7 Bm
The whole world smiles with you
Bm Bm7
When you're laughing, when you're laughing
E7 E A
The sun comes shining through
A7 G A7 A9 D D6
But when you're crying you bring on the rain
Fdim D Fdim B7 A B7 E7
So stop your sighing, be happy again
Bm5-/7 A D9 A A7M F#7
Keep on smiling, 'cause when you're smiling
Bm Dm6 E7 A A7 D D6 A
The whole world smiles with you
How to play When You're Smiling
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E7. 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.