A Certain Smile

by Johnny Mathis
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Lyrics

A cer tain (Gm)smile,

a cer tain (F)face,

can lead an (Gm)un sus pect ing (C7)heart on a mer ry (F)chase;

a fleet ing (Em7)glance

can say so (Dm)man y love ly (G9)things,

sud den ly you (Dm7)know why (G7)my heart (C7)sings.

You love a (Gm)while,

and when love (F)goes,

you try to (Gm)hide the tears in (C7)side with a cheer ful (F)pose;

but in the (Bb)hush of night ex (D)act ly (D)like a (Gm7)bit ter sweet re (G)frain,

comes that (F)cer tain (Dm)smile to (Gm)haunt your (C7)heart a (F)gain.

(Gm)while,

and when love (F)goes,

you try to (Gm)hide the tears in (C7)side with a cheer ful (F)pose;

but in the (Bb)hush of night ex (D)act ly (D)like a (Gm7)bit ter sweet re (G)frain,

comes that (F)cer tain (Dm)smile to (Gm)haunt your (C7)heart a (F)gain.

(F)cer tain (Dm)smile to (C7)haunt your heart a (F)gain.

A Certain Smile by Johnny Mathis

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 94 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “A Certain Smile”

What key is "A Certain Smile" in?
"A Certain Smile" by Johnny Mathis is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 94 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "A Certain Smile" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "A Certain Smile" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "A Certain Smile" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Johnny Mathis can I play here?
Try "THE LAST TIME I FELT LIKE THIS", "CHANCES ARE", "A CERTAIN SMILE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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