Your Smiling Face - James Taylor

Your Smiling Face

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Verse 1:
C C/B Am G F F/E Dm7 G
Whenever I see your smiling face, I have to smile myself, because I
C Am F G
love you.
C C/B Am G F F/E Dm7
And when you give me that pretty little pout it turns me inside out.
G C Am F G
There's somethin' about ya baby, I don't know.
 
Chorus:
Am G F C G Ab Am
Isn't it amazing a man like me can feel this way?
G F C F G
Oh, tell me how much longer. I can grow stronger everyday
A
Ohhh......(MOVE CAPO UP TO SIXTH FRET)
 
Capo VI
 
Verse 2:
C C/B Am G F F/E
I thought I was in love just a couple of times before with the girl
Dm7 G C Am F
next door, but that was long before I met ya. Now I'm sure that I
G
won't forget ya.
C C/B Am G F F/E Dm7 G
And I thank my lucky stars that you are who you are and not just
C Am F G
another lovely lady set out to break my heart.
 
Chorus(same as first, except capo VI)
After the chorus, move the capo up to the eighth fret.
 
Capo VIII
G
Somebody talk to me
 
Bridge:
C Am F G C
No one can tell me that I'm doin' wrong today
Am F G
Whenever I see you smilin' at me
C Am F G C
No one can tell me that I'm doin' wrong today
C Am F G
Whenever I see you shine that lovely thing my way

How to play Your Smiling Face

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is C. 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.

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