You know I (G)can’t smile with out
you,
I can’t smile with out you, I (Am)can’t laugh and I can’t sing, I’m (C)find ing it hard
to (D7)do a ny thing.
You see, I (G)feel sad when you’re
sad,
I feel glad when you’re
glad, if (Am)you on ly knew what I’m go ing through;
I just can’t smile
with out (G)you.
(G)You came a long
(Em7)just like a song
and (Am7)bright ened my day.
Who’d a be (D7)lieved that you were (G)part of a dream.
(Em7)Now it all seems
(Am7)light years a way.
And now you (C)know I (G)can’t
smile with out
you,
I can’t smile with out
you, I (Am)can’t
laugh and I can’t
sing, I’m (C)find ing it hard to do a ny (Db)thing.
You see, I (Ab)feel
sad when you’re
sad,
I feel glad when you’re
glad, if (Bbm)you on ly knew what I’m go ing through;
I just can’t smile.
Now, (Ebm7)some peo ple say
hap pi ness takes
(Ab7)so ve ry long to find.
Well, I’m (Dbm)find ing it hard
leav ing your love be hind
(E7sus4)me.
And you see, I (A)can’t smile with out you,
I can’t smile with out you, I (Bm)can’t laugh and I can’t sing, I’m (D)find ing it hard to do a ny (Eb)thing.
You see, I (Bb)you.
feel glad when you’re glad,
I feel sad when you’re sad, if (Cm)you on ly knew what I’m go ing through;
I just can’t smile with out (Bb)you.
feel glad when you’re glad,
I feel sad when you’re sad, if (Cm)you on ly knew what I’m go ing through;
I just can’t smile with out
Can't Smile Without You — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Can't Smile Without You" by Barry Manilow in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Can't Smile Without You”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Can't Smile Without You" by Barry Manilow in?
- The backing track is in G at 100 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Can't Smile Without You" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Can't Smile Without You"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Can't Smile Without You", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Can't Smile Without You" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Can't Smile Without You"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Can't Smile Without You"?
- "Can't Smile Without You" was originally performed by Barry Manilow. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Barry Manilow are available?
- Other accompaniments by Barry Manilow: "Copacabana (At The Copa)", "Could It Be Magic". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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