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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"A Certain Smile" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "A Certain Smile"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "A Certain Smile". Key of Bb, 94 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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