Secret Smile

by Semisonic

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No bod y knows it, but (Em9)you’ve got a se cret smile and you use it on ly for me.

No bod y knows it, but (Em9)you’ve got a se cret smile and you use it on ly for me.

So (Bm)use it,

and (Em9)prove it.

Re (A6)move this

(Gmaj9)world and its sad ness.

I’m (Bm)los ing

and (Em9)blues ing,

but (A6)you can

(Gmaj9)save me from mad ness.

No bod y knows it, but (Em9)you’ve got a se cret smile and you use it on ly for me.

No bod y knows it, but (Em9)you’ve got a se cret smile and you use it on ly for me.

So (Bm)save me;

I’m (Em9)wait ing;

I’m (A6)need ing.

(Gmaj9)Hear me its plead ing.

And (Bm)soothe me,

im (Em9)prove me;

I’m (A6)you can

(Gmaj9)save me from mad ness.

(A6)griev ing;

I’m (Gmaj7)bare ly be liev ing now,

now.

When you are fly ing a (E6)round and a round the world and I’m ly ing and lone ly,

I know there’s some thing (E)sa cred and free, re served, and re ceived by me (D)on ly.

(Dmaj7)on ly.

No bod y knows it, but (E7)you’ve got a se cret smile,

and you use it on ly for me.

No bod y knows it, but (E7)you’ve got a se cret smile.

No bod y knows it.

No bod y knows it.

No bod y knows it, but (Gmaj7)you’ve got a se cret...

No bod y knows it.

No bod y knows it.

No bod y knows it, but (Gmaj7)you’ve got a se cret...

No bod y knows it.

No bod y knows it.

No bod y knows it, but (Gmaj7)you’ve got a se cret...

No bod y knows it.

No bod y knows it.

No bod y knows it, but (Gmaj7)you’ve got a se cret...

(Gmaj7)you’ve got a se cret...

No bod y knows it, but (Em9)you’ve got a se cret smile and you use it on ly for me.

Secret Smile by Semisonic — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Secret Smile by Semisonic in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of B at 96 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Secret Smile" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Secret Smile"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.