The Shadow Of Your Smile

· by Johnny Mandel

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The Shadow Of Your Smile

Johnny Mandel72 BPM

Lyrics

One (Cmaj7)day we walked a (Dm7)long the sand.

One day in (G)ear ly spring

you (C#m7)held a (F#m7)pi per (Bm9)in your hand to (E7sus)mend its (E7)bro ken (D)wing.

Now (Gm)I’ll re mem ber (A)man y a day and (B)man y a (E7)lone (Bb7)ly (Am)mile,

the (D7sus)ech o (C#dim)of a (Bm)pi (B)per’s (Em7)song, the (D7)sha dow of a (G7sus)smile.

The sha dow of your (F#m)smile

when (B)you

are (Em)gone

will col or all my (Am)dreams

and (D7)light

the (G)dawn.

Look in to my (F#dim)eyes,

my (B7)love,

(B7)and (Em)see

all the love ly (C#)things

you (F#)are

to (F#)me.

Our wist ful lit tle (F#m)star

was (B)far

too (Em)high,

a tear drop kissed your (Am7)lips

and (D7)so

did (Bm)I.

(E)Now when I re (Am)mem ber spring,

(F7)all the joy that (D6)love can bring,

I will be re (A)mem ber ing

the sha dow (A)of your (G)smile.

The sha dow of your (F#m)smile

when (B)you

are (Em)gone

will col or all my (Am)dreams

and (D7)light

the (G)dawn.

Look in to my (F#dim)eyes,

my (B7)love,

(B7)and (Em)see

all the love ly (C#)things

you (F#)are

to (F#)me.

Our wist ful lit tle (F#m)star

was (B)far

too (Em)high,

a tear drop kissed your (Am7)lips

and (D7)so

did (Bm)I.

(E)Now when I re (Am)mem ber spring,

(F7)all the joy that (D6)love can bring,

I will be re (A)mem ber ing

the sha dow (A)of your (G)smile.

The sha dow of your the sha dow (Cm)of (Ebdim7)your (G)smile.

The Shadow Of Your Smile by Johnny Mandel — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Shadow Of Your Smile” by Johnny Mandel 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 C at 90 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "The Shadow Of Your 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 "The Shadow Of Your 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.
What other Johnny Mandel songs work for kids?: Try "The Shadow Of Your Smile", "Emily". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.