(F#)Save some face.
You (D#m)know you’ve on on ly got one.
(F#)Change your ways
while you’re young.
(F#)Boy,
one day you’ll (D#m)be a man.
Oh, (F#)girl,
he’ll help you (D#m)un der stand.
(F#)Smile like you mean it.
(F#)Smile like you mean it.
(F#)Look ing back
at (D#m)sun sets on on the East side,
(F#)we lost track
of the time.
(F#)Dreams
aren’t what they (D#m)used to be.
Some (F#)things
slide by so (D#m)care less ly.
(F#)Smile like you mean it.
(F#)Smile like you mean it.
And (G#m)some one is call ing my name from the back of the rest ’rant.
And (G#m)some one is play ing a game in the house that I grew up in.
And (G#m)some one will drive her a round, down the same streets that I did.
On the same streets that I did.
(F#)Smile like you mean it.
(F#)Smile like you mean it.
(F#)Smile like you mean it.
(F#)Smile like you mean it.
Oh, (D#m)no.
Oh, no, no, no.
Oh, (D#m)no.
Oh, no, no, no.
Smile Like You Mean It — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Smile Like You Mean It" by The Killers 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 F#, 124 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (F#) 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 Like You Mean It”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Smile Like You Mean It" by The Killers in?
- The backing track is in F# at 124 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 Like You Mean It" 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 Like You Mean It"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Smile Like You Mean It", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Smile Like You Mean It" 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 Like You Mean It"?
- 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 Like You Mean It"?
- "Smile Like You Mean It" was originally performed by The Killers. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by The Killers are available?
- Other accompaniments by The Killers: "All These Things That I've Done", "Just Another Girl", "Mr. Brightside". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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