Yellow Smiles
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C#5
I always try to be strong
A7M
When the truth is that I've cried a few rivers.
C#5
I always try to be kind but
A7M
Everything inside my head it's spinning
E7M
Oh God.
C#5
Yellow Smiles are everywhere
A7M
It's your choice to go or stay
E7M
But if you stay I'll be your
C#5 A7M
one.
C#5
Oh, I'm not waiting for
A7M
A prince with a white horse.
C#5
No, I'm not begging for
A7M
Mercy, but see
E7M
Sometimes it's hard to live
C#5 A7M
this way.
C#5 A7M
C#5
I always try not to break it all
A7M
Even when stupid people are talking shit.
C#5
Clenched fists, I take a breath
A7M
And try to find inside myself patience
E7M
Oh God... Help me.
C#5
Yellow Smiles are everywhere
A7M
And I can't promise anything
E7M
But if you stay I'll be the
C#5 A7M
one.
C#5
Oh I'm not waiting for
A7M
A sea of roses
C#5
Oh I'm not begging for
A7M
Mercy but see
E7M
Sometimes it's hard to live
C#5 A7M
this way.
C#5 - A7M
...
C#5
Yellow Smiles are everywhere
A7M
It's your choice to go or
E7M
stay.
How to play Yellow Smiles
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#5. 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.