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(Gm)When you first left me, I was want ing (F)more,
but you were fuck ing that (Gm)girl next door; what’d you do that (F)for?
(Gm)When you first left me, I did n’t know what to (F)say.
I’d nev er been on my (Gm)own that way; just sat by my (F)self all day.
I was so lost back then, but, with a lit tle help from my friends, I found the light in the tun nel at the end.
Now you’re call ing me up on the phone, so you can have a lit tle whine and a moan; it’s on ly be cause you’re feel ing a (F)lone.
At first, when I see you (Fmaj7)cry,
it makes me (Gm7)smile,
yeah, it makes me (Fmaj7)smile.
At worst, I feel bad for a (Fmaj7)while,
but then I just (Gm7)smile;
I go a head and (Fmaj7)smile.
When - (Gm)-ev er you see you say that you (F)want me back, and I tell you it (Gm)don’t mean jack; no, it don’t mean (F)jack.
I (Gm)could n’t stop laugh ing; no, I just could n’t (F)help my self.
See, you messed up (Gm)men tal health; I was quite un well.
I was so lost back then, but, with a lit tle help from my friends, I found the light in the tun nel at the end.
Now you’re call ing me up on the phone, so you can have a lit tle whine and a moan; it’s on ly be cause you’re feel ing a (F)lone.
At first, when I see you (Fmaj7)cry,
it makes me (Gm7)smile,
yeah, it makes me (Fmaj7)smile.
At worst, I feel bad for a (Fmaj7)while,
but then I just (Gm7)smile;
I go a head and (Fmaj7)smile.
When - (Fmaj7)smile.
La la (Gm7)la la la la la la la la la la la la (Fmaj7)la la la la la la la la la la la la (Gm7)la la la la la la la la la la la la la.
At first, when I see you (Fmaj7)cry,
it makes me (Gm7)smile,
yeah, it makes me (Fmaj7)smile.
At worst, I feel bad for a (Fmaj7)while,
but then I just (Gm7)smile;
I go a head and (Fmaj7)smile.
At first, when I see you (Fmaj7)cry,
it makes me (Gm7)smile,
yeah, it makes me (Fmaj7)smile.
At worst, I feel bad for a (Fmaj7)while,
but then I just (Gm7)smile;
I go a head and (Fmaj7)smile.
(Fmaj7)smile.
Smile — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Smile" by Lily Allen. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Bb, 96 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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.
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About “Smile”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Smile" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Smile".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Smile" by Lily Allen in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 96 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 "Smile" 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 "Smile"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Smile", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Smile" 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 "Smile"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Smile"?
- "Smile" was originally performed by Lily Allen. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Lily Allen are available?
- Other accompaniments by Lily Allen: "22", "Air Balloon", "Fuck You". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "Smile" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Smile" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in Bb, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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