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Smile In A Whisper

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       Fm9131113
  Fm7add13131131
   G7add11333433
[Intro]
C         Cmaj7/B
Am7       Fmaj7
C         Cmaj7/B
Am7       Fmaj7 G6
[Verse]
CSky of ink and diamonCmaj7/Bd stars
AmEmpty streets with just occasiFmaj7onal cars
CHere we lie in a lullCmaj7/Baby of
Amstillness in our Fmaj7roomG6  
[Chorus]
Fmaj7Words aren't able to Fm9speak of Fm7add13love
EmLike a smile in a whisper G7add11does
Fmaj7Words aren't able Fm9to speak of Fm7add13love
EmLike a smile in a whisper Cdoes
[Bridge]
C         Cmaj7/B
Am       Fmaj7
[Verse]
CAll of the letters in all Cmaj7/Bof the words
AmIn all of the books all oveFmaj7r the world
CThey're nothing but sounds and vowels and Cmaj7/Bnouns
AmFor talking to strangers, thFmaj7at's aG6ll they worth
[Chorus]
Fmaj7Words aren't able to Fm9speak of Fm7add13love
EmLike a smile in a whisper G7add11does
Fmaj7Words aren't able Fm9to speak of Fm7add13love
EmLike a smile in a whisper Cdoes
[Bridge]
C         Cmaj7/B
Am       Fmaj7
[Verse]
COrchestra of tiny harpsCmaj7/B  
AmIt's like pepper sprinkled Fmaj7on our hearts
CWe're threading a needle wCmaj7/Bith boxing gloves
AmWhen we try and talk about Fmaj7loveG6  
[Chorus]
Fmaj7Words aren't able to Fm9speak of Fm7add13love
EmLike a smile in a whisper G7add11does
Fmaj7Words aren't able Fm9to speak of Fm7add13love
EmLike a smile in a whisper Cdoes

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Smile In A Whisper

by Fairground Attraction

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Fm9

131113

Fm7add13

131131

G7add11

333433

[Intro]

C Cmaj7/B

Am7 Fmaj7

C Cmaj7/B

Am7 Fmaj7 G6

[Verse]

C Cmaj7/B

Sky of ink and diamond stars

Am Fmaj7

Empty streets with just occasional cars

C Cmaj7/B

Here we lie in a lullaby of

Am Fmaj7 G6

stillness in our room

[Chorus]

Fmaj7 Fm9 Fm7add13

Words aren't able to speak of love

Em G7add11

Like a smile in a whisper does

Fmaj7 Fm9 Fm7add13

Words aren't able to speak of love

Em C

Like a smile in a whisper does

[Bridge]

C Cmaj7/B

Am Fmaj7

[Verse]

C Cmaj7/B

All of the letters in all of the words

Am Fmaj7

In all of the books all over the world

C Cmaj7/B

They're nothing but sounds and vowels and nouns

Am Fmaj7 G6

For talking to strangers, that's all they worth

[Chorus]

Fmaj7 Fm9 Fm7add13

Words aren't able to speak of love

Em G7add11

Like a smile in a whisper does

Fmaj7 Fm9 Fm7add13

Words aren't able to speak of love

Em C

Like a smile in a whisper does

[Bridge]

C Cmaj7/B

Am Fmaj7

[Verse]

C Cmaj7/B

Orchestra of tiny harps

Am Fmaj7

It's like pepper sprinkled on our hearts

C Cmaj7/B

We're threading a needle with boxing gloves

Am Fmaj7 G6

When we try and talk about love

[Chorus]

Fmaj7 Fm9 Fm7add13

Words aren't able to speak of love

Em G7add11

Like a smile in a whisper does

Fmaj7 Fm9 Fm7add13

Words aren't able to speak of love

Em C

Like a smile in a whisper does

About Smile In A Whisper Chords by Fairground Attraction

Learn how to play Smile In A Whisper by Fairground Attraction with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Smile In A Whisper chords”, “Smile In A Whisper guitar chords”, or “Fairground Attraction Smile In A Whisper 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 In A Whisper chords and for experienced players who want accurate Smile In A Whisper lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Fm9, Fm7add13, G7add11, C, Cmaj7/B, Am7.

FAQ — Smile In A Whisper by Fairground Attraction

How do I play "Smile In A Whisper" by Fairground Attraction on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Smile In A Whisper" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Smile In A Whisper"?

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Is "Smile In A Whisper" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Smile In A Whisper" by Fairground Attraction with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Fairground Attraction below.

What key is "Smile In A Whisper" in?

The chords for "Smile In A Whisper" show the original chord names (including Fm9, Fm7add13, G7add11, C, Cmaj7/B, Am7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.