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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "A Certain Smile" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 94 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “A Certain Smile”
- Can I play "A Certain Smile" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "A Certain Smile" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "A Certain Smile" by Johnny Mathis played in?
- A Certain Smile is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Certain Smile"?
- The arrangement plays at 94 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "A Certain Smile" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "A Certain Smile"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "A Certain Smile"?
- "A Certain Smile" was originally performed by Johnny Mathis. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "A Certain Smile"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "A Certain Smile" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "A Certain Smile"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "A Certain Smile" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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