Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Smile Away

Chords

4.922 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[INTRO] 
B  B Bb A    A Bb B    B Bb A
E  A  E  A
[VERSE]
  D   BI was walking down the street the other daByBb  A  
AWho did I meet?A  Bb  B  
BI met a friend of mine and he did sayB  Bb  A  
AMan, I can smell your feet a mile away
[CHORUS]
Smile aEway, smile away, smile away, yeah, smile aAway
Smile aEway, smile away, smile away, yeah, smile aAway
[SOLO]
B  B Bb A    A Bb B    B Bb A
[CHORUS]
Smile aEway, smile away, smile away, yeah, smile aAway
Smile aEway, smile away, smile away, yeah, smile aAway
[VERSE]
  D   BI was walking down the street the other dayB  Bb  A  
AAh, who did I meet?A  Bb  B  
BI met a friend of mine and he did sayB  Bb  A  
AMan, I can smell your breath a mile away
[CHORUS]
Smile aEway, smile away, smile away, yeah, smile aAway
Smile aEway, smile away, smile away, yeah, smile aAway
Smile away sweetly nowE  A  E  A  
Smile aEway quietly nowA  E  A  
Smile away horribly now - ESAmile EawAay...
D B                 B Bb A
AAh, who did I meet?A  Bb  B  
BI met a friend of mine and he did sayB  Bb  A  
ABrother, I can smell your teeth a mile away
[CHORUS]
Smile aEway, smile away, smile away, yeah, smile aAway 
Smile aEway, smile away, smile away, yeah, smile aAway 

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Smile Away

by Paul McCartney

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[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

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

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

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

About 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.

FAQ — Smile Away by Paul McCartney

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

Open the free chords for "Smile Away" by Paul McCartney on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Smile Away" by Paul McCartney free?

Yes. The chords for "Smile Away" by Paul McCartney are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

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.