What key is "Can't Smile Without You" by Barry Manilow played in?

Can't Smile Without You is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "Can't Smile Without You"?

The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Can't Smile Without You" 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 "Can't Smile Without You"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "Can't Smile Without You"?

"Can't Smile Without You" was originally performed by Barry Manilow. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "Can't Smile Without You"?

This arrangement uses 25 chords: Ab7, Abmaj7, Am7, Amaj7, Bbm7, Bbmaj7, Bm7, C, +17 more.

What other songs by Barry Manilow can I play here?

Try "THIS CAN'T BE REAL", "JUMP SHOUT BOOGIE", "BANDSTAND BOOGIE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(D7)You (C)know (D7)I (Gmaj7)can’t smile with out you.

I can’t smile with (Em)out (Em7)you.

I (Am7)can’t on ly laugh and I can’t go in’ sing.

I’m (C)find in’ it hard

to (D7)do an y thing.

You see, I (Gmaj7)feel sad when you’re sad.

I feel glad when (Em)you’re

(Em7)glad.

If (Am7)can’t on ly knew what I can’t go in’ through.

I’m (C)find in’ it hard

to (D7)do an y thing.

You see, I

I just can’t smile

with out (G)you.

(G)You came a long

(Em7)just like a song,

and (Am7)bright ened my day.

Who’d ’ve be (C)lieved that (D7)you were (G)part of a dream?

(Em7)Now it all seems

(Am7)light years a way.

And now you (C)know, I (Gmaj7)can’t

smile with out

you.

I can’t smile with (Em)out

(Em7)you.

I (Am7)can’t

laugh and I can’t

sing.

I’m (C)find in’ it hard to do an y (Db)thing.

You see, I (Abmaj7)feel

sad when you’re

sad.

I feel glad when you’re

glad.

If (Bbm7)you on ly knew what I’m go ing through.

I just can’t smile.

Now, (Ebm7)some peo ple say

hap pi ness takes so ver y (Ab7)long to find.

Well, I’m (Dbm)find in’ it hard leav in’ your love be (Db)hind

(D)me.

And you see, I (Amaj7)can’t smile with out you.

I can’t smile with out you.

I (Bm7)can’t laugh and I can’t sing.

I’m (D)find in’ it hard to do an y (Eb)thing.

You see, I (Bbmaj7)feel glad when you’re glad.

I feel sad when you’re sad.

If (Cm7)you on ly knew what I’m go ing through.

I just can’t smile

with out (Bbmaj7)you.

smile with out you.

Can’t smile with out you.

(Cm7)Can’t laugh and I can’t sing.

I’m (Eb)find in’ it hard to do an y (F7)thing.

You see, I (Bbmaj7)can’t smile with out you.

Can’t smile with out you.

(Cm7)Can’t laugh and I can’t sing.

I’m (Eb)find in’ it hard to do an y (F7)thing.

You see, I (Bbmaj7)can’t smile with out you.

Can't Smile Without You — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Can't Smile Without You" by Barry Manilow in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 100 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 “Can't Smile Without You”

What key is "Can't Smile Without You" by Barry Manilow played in?: Can't Smile Without You is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Can't Smile Without You"?: The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Can't Smile Without You" 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 "Can't Smile Without You"?: Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Can't Smile Without You"?: "Can't Smile Without You" was originally performed by Barry Manilow. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Can't Smile Without You"?: This arrangement uses 25 chords: Ab7, Abmaj7, Am7, Amaj7, Bbm7, Bbmaj7, Bm7, C, +17 more.
What other songs by Barry Manilow can I play here?: Try "THIS CAN'T BE REAL", "JUMP SHOUT BOOGIE", "BANDSTAND BOOGIE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.