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[Intro]
Gm F
[Verse 1]
GmWhen you first left me
I was wanting Fmore
But you were fucking that Gmgirl next door
What'd you do that Ffor? (what'd you do that for?)
GmWhen you first left me
I didn't know what to Fsay
I'd never been on my Gmown that way
Just sat by Fmyself all day
[Pre-chorus 1]
 GmI was so lost back then
 FBut with a little help from my friends
 GmI found the light in the tunnel at the Fend
 GmNow you're calling me up on the phone
 FSo you can have a little whine and a moan
 GmAnd it's only because you're feeling aFlone
[Chorus 1]
 GmAt first when I see you Fcry
It makes me Gmsmile
Yeah, it makes me Fsmile
At Gmworst I feel bad for aFwhile
But then I just Gmsmile
I go ahead and Fsmile
[Verse 2]
GmWhenever you see me
You say that you Fwant me back
And I tell you it Gmdon't mean jack
No, it don't mean Fjack
I Gmcouldn't stop laughing
No, I just couldn't Fhelp myself
See, you messed up my Gmmental health
I was quite unFwell
[Pre-chorus 2]
 GmI was so lost back then
 FBut with a little help from my friends
 GmI found the light in the tunnel at the Fend
 GmNow you're calling me up on the phone
 FSo you can have a little whine and a moan
 GmIt's only because you're feeling aFlone
[Chorus 2]
 GmAt first when I see you Fcry
Yeah, it makes me Gmsmile
Yeah, it makes me Fsmile
 GmAt worst I feel bad for aFwhile
But then I just Gmsmile
I go ahead and Fsmile
[Instrumental]
La-la-Gmla, la-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
La-la-Fla, la-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
La-la-Gmla, la-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
La-la-Flaaaaa
[Chorus 3]
 GmAt first when I see you Fcry
Yeah, it makes me Gmsmile
Yeah, it makes me Fsmile
 GmAt worst I feel bad for aFwhile
But then I just Gmsmile
I go ahead and Fsmile
[Outro]
 GmAt first when I see you Fcry
Yeah, it makes me Gmsmile
Yeah, it makes me Fsmile
 GmAt worst I feel bad for aFwhile
But then I just Gmsmile
I go ahead and Fsmile

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The story behind the song

"Smile" captures the feeling of dealing with a boyfriend's betrayal, finding a sense of enjoyment in his subsequent misery. The lyrics dive into this complex emotion, blending a carnival-esque, yet melancholy, theme. It's a song that critics noted for its hidden confidence, incorporating rocksteady music into its sound. As the debut mainstream single from her album Alright, Still in 2006, it was one of the first songs Lily Allen ever wrote. At its heart, it plays like a defiant celebration of moving on from a painful relationship.

AI-written from these sources:Smile (Lily Allen song) — Wikipedia ↗Lily Allen — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Smile

by Lily Allen

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[Intro]

Gm F

[Verse 1]

When you first left me

I was wanting more

But you were fucking that girl next door

What'd you do that for? (what'd you do that for?)

When you first left me

I didn't know what to say

I'd never been on my own that way

Just sat by myself all day

[Pre-chorus 1]

I was so lost back then

But with a little help from my friends

Gm F

I found the light in the tunnel at the end

Now you're calling me up on the phone

So you can have a little whine and a moan

Gm F

And it's only because you're feeling alone

[Chorus 1]

Gm F

At first when I see you cry

It makes me smile

Yeah, it makes me smile

Gm F

At worst I feel bad for awhile

But then I just smile

I go ahead and smile

[Verse 2]

Whenever you see me

You say that you want me back

And I tell you it don't mean jack

No, it don't mean jack

I couldn't stop laughing

No, I just couldn't help myself

See, you messed up my mental health

I was quite unwell

[Pre-chorus 2]

I was so lost back then

But with a little help from my friends

Gm F

I found the light in the tunnel at the end

Now you're calling me up on the phone

So you can have a little whine and a moan

Gm F

It's only because you're feeling alone

[Chorus 2]

Gm F

At first when I see you cry

Yeah, it makes me smile

Gm F

At worst I feel bad for awhile

But then I just smile

I go ahead and smile

[Instrumental]

La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la

La-la-laaaaa

[Chorus 3]

Gm F

At first when I see you cry

Yeah, it makes me smile

Gm F

At worst I feel bad for awhile

But then I just smile

I go ahead and smile

[Outro]

Gm F

At first when I see you cry

Yeah, it makes me smile

Gm F

At worst I feel bad for awhile

But then I just smile

I go ahead and smile

About Smile Chords by Lily Allen

Learn how to play Smile by Lily Allen with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Smile chords”, “Smile guitar chords”, or “Lily Allen 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 Gm, F.

FAQ — Smile by Lily Allen

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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.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Smile"?

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 Lily Allen with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Lily Allen below.

What key is "Smile" in?

The chords for "Smile" show the original chord names (including Gm, F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.