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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "A Certain Smile" by Johnny Mathis: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 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”
- What key is "A Certain Smile" by Johnny Mathis played in?
- A Certain Smile is arranged in the key of F 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "A Certain Smile" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "A Certain Smile" by Johnny Mathis. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "A Certain Smile" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "A Certain Smile" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.