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Smile

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Smile - Eric Clapton
from the album "Time Pieces Vol.2" (1983)
Originally written as an instrumental by Charlie Chaplin in 1936,
lyrics added by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons in 1954
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Chords:
A                D7
     = x02220        = xx0212
E                Amaj7
     = 022100     = x02120
A6              Cdim
    = x02222      = x34242
Bm              F#
    = x24432        = 244322
E/G#          F#/A#
 = 4x24xx      = 6x46xx
G7              E6
   = 353455         = 022120 
-----------------------------------------
[Intro]
A   D7   A   D7
ooh ooh, ooh ooh
A   D7   A   D7
ooh ooh, ooh ooh
A   E
ooh ooh
[Verse 1]
A
Smile though your heart is aching
Amaj7
  Smile even though it's breaking
A6                 Cdim          Bm              F# E/G# F#/A#
  Though there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by if   you
Bm                                  A
smile through your fears and sorrows
G7
  Smile and maybe tomorrow
A                F#               Bm          E6
  You'll see the sun come shining through, if you just
[Verse 2]
A
  Light up your face with gladness
Amaj7
  Hide every trace of sadness
A6           Cdim        Bm            F#    E/G#   F#/A#
  Although a tear may be ever, ever so near. That's the
Bm
Time you must keep on trying
G7
Smile, what's the use of crying
A                  F#                 Bm        E6
  You'll find that life is still worthwhile, if you just
[Verse 3]
A
Smile. Come on and 
Amaj7
Smile
[Solo]
A6  Cdim  Bm  F#  E/G#  F#/A#
Bm  A
G7
A  F#  Bm  E
[Outro]
A   D7   A   D7
ooh ooh, ooh ooh
A   E
ooh ooh, if you just 
A
Smile

Smile chords and lyrics

Free chords for Smile by Eric Clapton. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Smile - Eric Clapton
from the album "Time Pieces Vol.2" (1983)
Originally written as an instrumental by Charlie Chaplin in 1936,
lyrics added by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons in 1954
-----------------------------------------
Chords:
A     = x02220    D7    = xx0212
E     = 022100    Amaj7 = x02120
A6    = x02222    Cdim  = x34242
Bm    = x24432    F#    = 244322
E/G# = 4x24xx     F#/A# = 6x46xx
G7   = 353455     E6    = 022120 
-----------------------------------------
[Intro]
[Verse 1]
[Verse 2]
[Verse 3]
[Solo]
A6  Cdim  Bm  F#  E/G#  F#/A#
Bm  A
G7
A  F#  Bm  E
[Outro]

Smile Chords by Eric Clapton

Learn how to play Smile by Eric Clapton with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Smile chords”, “Smile guitar chords”, or “Eric Clapton 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 A, D7, E, Amaj7, A6, Cdim.

Frequently asked questions about Smile

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What key is "Smile" in?

The chords for "Smile" show the original chord names (including A, D7, E, Amaj7, A6, Cdim). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.