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Smile Away

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[INTRO] 
B  B Bb A    A Bb B    B Bb A
E  A  E  A
[VERSE]
D B                                          B Bb A
   I was walking down the street the other day
A                 A Bb B
Who did I meet?
B                                      B Bb A
I met a friend of mine and he did say
A
Man, I can smell your feet a mile away
[CHORUS]
       E                                         A
Smile away, smile away, smile away, yeah, smile away
       E                                         A
Smile away, smile away, smile away, yeah, smile away
[SOLO]
B  B Bb A    A Bb B    B Bb A
[CHORUS]
       E                                         A
Smile away, smile away, smile away, yeah, smile away
       E                                         A
Smile away, smile away, smile away, yeah, smile away
[VERSE]
D B                                            B Bb A
   I was walking down the street the other day
A                   A Bb B
Ah, who did I meet?
B                                      B Bb A
I met a friend of mine and he did say
A
Man, I can smell your breath a mile away
[CHORUS]
       E                                         A
Smile away, smile away, smile away, yeah, smile away
       E                                         A
Smile away, smile away, smile away, yeah, smile away
                         E A    E A
Smile away sweetly now
       E                   A    E A
Smile away quietly now
                         E A    E A
Smile away horribly now - Smile away...
D B                 B Bb A
A                   A Bb B
Ah, who did I meet?
B                                      B Bb A
I met a friend of mine and he did say
A
Brother, I can smell your teeth a mile away
[CHORUS]
       E                                         A
Smile away, smile away, smile away, yeah, smile away 
       E                                         A
Smile away, smile away, smile away, yeah, smile away 

Smile Away chords and lyrics

Free chords for Smile Away by Paul McCartney. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[INTRO] 
B  B Bb A    A Bb B    B Bb A
E  A  E  A   
[VERSE]
[CHORUS]
[SOLO]
B  B Bb A    A Bb B    B Bb A
[CHORUS]
[VERSE]
[CHORUS]
D B                 B Bb A
[CHORUS]

Smile Away Chords by Paul McCartney

Learn how to play Smile Away by Paul McCartney with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Smile Away chords”, “Smile Away guitar chords”, or “Paul McCartney Smile Away chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Smile Away chords and for experienced players who want accurate Smile Away lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, Bb, A, E, D.

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How do I play "Smile Away" by Paul McCartney on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Smile Away" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Smile Away" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Smile Away"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Smile Away" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Smile Away" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Smile Away" by Paul McCartney with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Paul McCartney below.

What key is "Smile Away" in?

The chords for "Smile Away" show the original chord names (including B, Bb, A, E, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.