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Fake Smile

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Step 1 / 11Position: 1

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO open

            Verse  + Chorus                 Pre-Chorus
     Am      G       Am                  C      G      Am
e|---0---0---x---x---0---0---0---0---|---0-------------0------|
B|---1---1---3---3---1---1---1---1---|---1------3------1------|
G|---2---2---0---0---2---2---2---2---|---0------0------2------|
D|-----------------------------------|---2------0------2------|
A|-----------------------------------|---3------2------0------|
E|-----------------------------------|----------3-------------|
Capo 2nd fret
[Intro]
C             G              Am
After (after) laughter comes tears
C             G              Am
After (after) laughter comes tears
[Verse 1]
Am         G              Am
   Another night, another party
       Am         G    Am
Sayin' hi to everybody,  I’m sorry
Am            G              Am
   I start to leave, I gotta leave now
        Am            G     Am
Got somewhere I gotta be now, I'm starving
Am           G             Am
Can somebody walk me to my car?
         Am                 G            Am
If I go alone, I'm not gon’ make it very far
                  Am       G           Am
I'm happy for the love and all of the above
             Am             G                    Am
If I'm being honest, I done been through way too much
[Pre-Chorus 1]
        C
I can't fake another smile
        G
I can't fake like I'm alright
                Am
Ooh-ooh ooh-ooh ooh-ooh-ooh (ah-ah), ooh-ooh ooh-ooh ooh-ooh-ooh (ah-ah)
            C
And I won't say I'm feeling fine
             G
After what I been through, I can’t lie
                Am
Ooh-ooh ooh-ooh ooh-ooh-ooh (ah-ah), ooh-ooh ooh-ooh ooh-ooh-ooh (ah-ah)
[Chorus 1]
           C      G
Fuck a fake smile, smile
           Am
Fuck a fake smile, fake smile
[Verse 2]
Am            G                  Am
   I read the things they write about me
                  Am            G  Am
Hear what they’re sayin' on the TV,  it’s crazy
Am              G                Am
   It's gettin' hard for them to shock me
          Am                 G       Am
But every now and then, it's shocking, don’t blame me
Am              G           Am
I know it's the life that I chose
             Am          G           Am
But baby I'm grateful, I want you to know
                  Am       G           Am
I'm happy for the love and all of the above
             Am             G                    Am
If I'm being honest, I done been through way too much
[Pre-Chorus 2]
        C
I can't fake another smile
        G
I can't fake like I'm alright
                Am
Ooh-ooh ooh-ooh ooh-ooh-ooh (ah-ah), ooh-ooh ooh-ooh ooh-ooh-ooh (ah-ah)
            C
And I won't say I'm feeling fine
             G
After what I been through, I can’t lie
                Am
Ooh-ooh ooh-ooh ooh-ooh-ooh (ah-ah), ooh-ooh ooh-ooh ooh-ooh-ooh (ah-ah)
[Chorus 2]
           C      G
Fuck a fake smile, smile
           Am
Fuck a fake smile, fake smile
[Bridge]
Am     G                  Am
If I'm hurt, I ain't gon' lie about it
Am           G            Am
Arms crossed with the attitude, lips pouted
Am     G                 Am
If I'm mad, I ain't gon' lie about it
Am        G            Am
Neck roll with the attitude, yeah
Am     G                  Am
If I'm hurt, I ain't gon' lie about it
Am           G            Am
Arms crossed with the attitude, lips pouted
Am     G                 Am
If I'm mad, I ain't gon' lie about it
Am        G            Am
Neck roll with the attitude
[Pre-Chorus 3]
        C
I can't fake another smile
        G
I can't fake like I'm alright
                Am
Ooh-ooh ooh-ooh ooh-ooh-ooh (ah-ah), ooh-ooh ooh-ooh ooh-ooh-ooh (ah-ah)
            C
And I won't say I'm feeling fine
             G
After what I been through, I can’t lie
                Am
Ooh-ooh ooh-ooh ooh-ooh-ooh (ah-ah), ooh-ooh ooh-ooh ooh-ooh-ooh (ah-ah)
[Chorus 3]
           C      G
Fuck a fake smile, smile
           Am
Fuck a fake smile, fake smile
Am  G  Am  G
Am  G  Am  G

Fake Smile chords and lyrics

Free chords for Fake Smile by Ariana Grande. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Verse  + Chorus                 Pre-Chorus
Capo 2nd fret
[Intro]
[Verse 1]
[Pre-Chorus 1]
[Chorus 1]
[Verse 2]
[Pre-Chorus 2]
[Chorus 2]
[Bridge]
[Pre-Chorus 3]
[Chorus 3]
Am  G  Am  G
Am  G  Am  G

Fake Smile Chords by Ariana Grande

Learn how to play Fake Smile by Ariana Grande with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Fake Smile chords”, “Fake Smile guitar chords”, or “Ariana Grande Fake 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 Fake Smile chords and for experienced players who want accurate Fake Smile lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, G, C, B, D, A.

Frequently asked questions about Fake Smile

How do I play "Fake Smile" by Ariana Grande on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Fake Smile" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Fake Smile"?

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

Is "Fake Smile" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Fake Smile" in?

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