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Smiley

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G(inFtro x4)
G(riFff x4)
GSmileFy,
 Gwhere haFve you beEen? F  
GSmileFy,
 Git's sucFh a sEin to sFay 
You'll Amdream your Clife Gaway 
F(riGff)F  G  F  G  F  
GNo one Fmet him, Gcouldn't Fmake it Gon a Fbended Eknee
GAll his Ffriends were Gsimple Fprophets Gonly Fif he Eplease 
FAnd he'll wait Con his Gknee 
F(rGifFf)
GSmileFy,
 Gwhere haFve you beEen? F  
GSmileFy,
 Git's sucFh a sEin to sFay 
You'll Amdream your Clife away F  
 AmYour Clove won't Dchange
FCome back to Gstay
F(rGifFf)
ESmiley Smiley Smiley Smiley
F(rGifFf)G  F  
ESmiley Smiley Smiley Smiley 
And you-D  C  D  C  
if I'm Dsmilin'C  D  C  
Then I'm Dtryin'C  D  C  
'Cause I'm DsmilinC'D  C  D  

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Smiley

by The Smashing Pumpkins

Lyrics & chords · Original key

G F

(intro x4)

G F

(riff x4)

G F

Smiley,

G F E F

where have you been?

G F

Smiley,

G F E F

it's such a sin to say

Am C G

You'll dream your life away

F G F G F G F

(riff)

G F G F G F E

No one met him, couldn't make it on a bended knee

G F G F G F E

All his friends were simple prophets only if he please

F C G

And he'll wait on his knee

F G F

(riff)

G F

Smiley,

G F E F

where have you been?

G F

Smiley,

G F E F

it's such a sin to say

Am C F

You'll dream your life away

Am C D

Your love won't change

F G

Come back to stay

F G F

(riff)

Smiley Smiley Smiley Smiley

F G F G F

(riff)

Smiley Smiley Smiley Smiley

D C D C

And you-

D C D C

if I'm smilin'

D C D C

Then I'm tryin'

D C D C D

'Cause I'm smilin'

About Smiley Chords by The Smashing Pumpkins

Learn how to play Smiley by The Smashing Pumpkins with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Smiley chords”, “Smiley guitar chords”, or “The Smashing Pumpkins Smiley 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 Smiley chords and for experienced players who want accurate Smiley lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, F, E, Am, C, D.

FAQ — Smiley by The Smashing Pumpkins

How do I play "Smiley" by The Smashing Pumpkins on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Smiley" by The Smashing Pumpkins 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 "Smiley" by The Smashing Pumpkins free?

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Can I transpose "Smiley" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Smiley"?

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

Is "Smiley" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Smiley" by The Smashing Pumpkins with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Smashing Pumpkins below.

What key is "Smiley" in?

The chords for "Smiley" show the original chord names (including G, F, E, Am, C, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.