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CAPO ON 3RD FRET TO PLAY ALONG WITH JERMAIN JACKSON/ MICHAEL JACKSON
UNUSUAL CHORDS
   F#m7242222
    F#m244222
  Amaj7xx313x
  Gmaj732xxx2
GSmile, though your heart is aching
Gmaj7Smile, even though it’s breaking
Em7When there are clEmouds in the
Amsky You'll get Eby, If  you
AmSmile through your fears and sorrow
CmSmile, and maybe tomor - Drow
GYou'll see the Emsun  come shining Amthrough for Dyou
GLight up your face with gladness
Gmaj7Hide every trace of sadness
Em7Although a Emtear may be
AmEver so nEear, That's  the
AmTime you must keep on trying
CmSmile, what's the use of cDrying
GYou'll find that Emlife is still worth- Amwhile if yDou’ll just
(Instrumental, then go into the key change)
ASmile, though your heart is aching
Amaj7Smile, even though its breaking
F#m7When there are clF#mouds in the
Bmsky You'll get F#by, If  you
BmSmile through your fears and sorrow
DmSmile, and maybe tomor - Erow
AYou'll see the F#msun  come shining Bmthrough for Eyou
ALight up your face with gladness
Amaj7Hide every trace of sadness
F#m7Although a F#mtear may be
BmEver so nF#ear, That's  the
Bmtime you must keep on trying
DmSmile, what's the use of cErying
AYou'll find that F#mlife is still worth- Bmwhile if yEou’ll just Asmile
Hope you enjoy  Garry Smythe

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Smile

by Michael Jackson

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

F#m7

F#m

Amaj7

Gmaj7

Em7

CAPO ON 3RD FRET TO PLAY ALONG WITH JERMAIN JACKSON/ MICHAEL JACKSON

UNUSUAL CHORDS

F#m7

242222

F#m

244222

Amaj7

xx313x

Gmaj7

32xxx2

Smile, though your heart is aching

Gmaj7

Smile, even though it’s breaking

Em7 Em

When there are clouds in the

Am E

sky You'll get by, If you

Smile through your fears and sorrow

Cm D

Smile, and maybe tomor - row

G Em Am D

You'll see the sun come shining through for you

Light up your face with gladness

Gmaj7

Hide every trace of sadness

Em7 Em

Although a tear may be

Am E

Ever so near, That's the

Time you must keep on trying

Cm D

Smile, what's the use of crying

G Em Am D

You'll find that life is still worth- while if you’ll just

(Instrumental, then go into the key change)

Smile, though your heart is aching

Amaj7

Smile, even though its breaking

F#m7 F#m

When there are clouds in the

Bm F#

sky You'll get by, If you

Smile through your fears and sorrow

Dm E

Smile, and maybe tomor - row

A F#m Bm E

You'll see the sun come shining through for you

Light up your face with gladness

Amaj7

Hide every trace of sadness

F#m7 F#m

Although a tear may be

Bm F#

Ever so near, That's the

time you must keep on trying

Dm E

Smile, what's the use of crying

A F#m Bm E A

You'll find that life is still worth- while if you’ll just smile

Hope you enjoy Garry Smythe

About Smile Chords by Michael Jackson

Learn how to play Smile by Michael Jackson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Smile chords”, “Smile guitar chords”, or “Michael Jackson Smile 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 chords and for experienced players who want accurate Smile lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F#m7, F#m, Amaj7, Gmaj7, G, Em7.

FAQ — Smile by Michael Jackson

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Can I transpose "Smile" to a different key?

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

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

Is "Smile" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Smile" in?

The chords for "Smile" show the original chord names (including F#m7, F#m, Amaj7, Gmaj7, G, Em7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.