Smile

by Avril Lavigne

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You know that I’m a cra zy bitch.

(I (A5)do what I want when I feel in like it.) All I wan na do is lose (E5)con trol.

(Oh, oh.)

But you don’t real ly give a shit, (You (A5)go with it, go with it, go was with it.) ’cause you’re fuck in’ cra zy, rock (E5)and roll.

You (C#5)ou (E5)said, (F#5)“Hey,

what’s (E5)your (A5)name?”

It took one (F#5)look, and now I’m not (E5)the same.

Yeah, (C#5)you (E5)said (F#5)hey, and since (E5)that (A5)day

you stole my (F#5)heart and you’re the one (E5)to blame.

Yeah, and that’s (D)why

I smile.

It’s been a while since ev ’ry day and (E)ev ’ry thing has felt this (D)right.

And now

you turn it all a round, and sud den ly you’re (E)all I need, the rea son (D)why I, I, I,

I smi i ile.

Last night I blacked a out, I think.

(I (A5)(What did you, what did you put in my drink?) I re mem ber mak ing out, (E5)and then (Oh, oh.)

I woke up with a new tat too.

(Your (A5)name was on me, and my name was on you.) I would do it all o ver (E5)a gain.

You (C#5)ou (E5)said, (F#5)“Hey,

what’s (E5)your (A5)name?”

It took one (F#5)look, and now I’m not (E5)the same.

Yeah, (C#5)you (E5)said (F#5)hey, and since (E5)that (A5)day

you stole my (F#5)heart and you’re the one (E5)to blame.

Yeah, and that’s (D)why

I smile.

It’s been a while since ev ’ry day and (E)ev ’ry thing has felt this (D)right.

And now

you turn it all a round, and sud den ly you’re (E)all I need, the rea son (D)why I, I, I,

I smi i ile.

The rea son (D)why I, I, I,

I smi i ile.

You know that I’m a cra zy bitch.

I (A5)do what I want when I feel like it.

All I wan na do is lose con trol.

You know that I’m a cra zy bitch.

I (A5)do what I want when I feel like it.

All I wan na do is lose con trol.

All I wan na do is lose con trol.

And that’s

The rea son (Dsus2)why I, I, I,

I smi i ile.

Smile by Avril Lavigne — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Smile” by Avril Lavigne 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 A at 104 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 "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 "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.