Can't Smile Without You

by Barry Manilow
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Lyrics

You know, I (G)can’t smile with out you.

I can’t smile with out you.

I (Am7)can’t laugh and I can’t sing.

I’m (D7)find ing it hard to do an y thing.

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

I feel glad when you’re glad.

If (Am7)you on ly knew what I’m go ing through;

I just can’t smile

with out (G)you.

(G)You came a long

(Em)just like a song and (Am)bright ened my day.

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

(Em)Now it all seems

(Am)light years a way.

And now you know I (Dsus)smile.

(D)Now, (Dm)some peo ple say

hap pi ness takes

(G7)so ver y long to (C)find.

Well, I’m (Cm)find ing it hard

(Adim)leav ing your love be (G)hind

(Gsus)me.

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

I can’t smile with out you, if (Dm7)you on ly knew what I’m go ing through;

I just can’t (G)smile

with out (C)you.

Can't Smile Without You — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Can't Smile Without You" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 110 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”

Why does "Can't Smile Without You" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "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 110 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 other songs by Barry Manilow can I play here?
Try "THIS CAN'T BE REAL", "CAN'T SMILE WITHOUT YOU", "JUMP SHOUT BOOGIE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Can't Smile Without You"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Can't Smile Without You".
Can I see all the notes in "Can't Smile Without You"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 110 BPM.