International Smile

by Katy Perry
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Lyrics

Flow ers in her hair, (Am7)she don’t care.

Peach pink lips, yeah, ev (Am7)’ry bod y stares.

You think you’ve seen her in (Am7)a mag a zine.

It’s like she walked right out (Am7)of your dreams.

(Cmaj7)’Cause Black Ray Bans; you know (Am7)she’s with the band.

Pass port stamps; she’s cos (Am7)mo pol i tan.

’cause Yeah, she runs the place (Am7)like Pen ny Lane.

and Yeah, you’re luck y if (Am7)you’re on her plane.

From To ky o

to Mex i co

to Ri o.

York City.

That (Cmaj7)girl’s

(Em7)a trip.

A one (Cmaj7)way

(Em7)tick et

(Am7)takes you (Cmaj7)miles

high (so (Am7)high) ’cause (Cmaj7)she’s got that (Em7)one in ter na tion al (Am7)smile.

Catch (Cmaj7)her

if you can.

Yeah, she’s (Cmaj7)so

in de mand,

(Am7)takes you (Cmaj7)miles

high (so (Am7)high) ’cause (Cmaj7)she’s got that (Em7)one in ter na tion al (Am7)smile.

“Je ne sais quoi,” hair, (Am7)you know it.

So très chic, yeah, she’s (Am7)a clas y sic.

You Oh, she’s foot loose, and (Am7)so fan cy free.

It’s Yeah, she danc es to (Am7)her own beat.

(Cmaj7)’Cause she’s the muse and know (Am7)the art the ist; al ways leaves a trail (Am7)of star i dust,

’cause she’s a lit tle bit (Am7)like “Oh ny no”

and she’s a lit tle bit (Am7)you’re O her no.

From L.

A., o

Mi am i, co

to Ri to York City.

That (Cmaj7)girl’s

(Em7)a trip.

A one (Cmaj7)way

(Em7)tick et

(Am7)takes you (Cmaj7)miles

high (so (Am7)high) ’cause (Cmaj7)she’s got that (Em7)one in ter na tion al (Am7)smile.

Catch (Cmaj7)her

if you can.

Yeah, she’s (Cmaj7)so

in de mand,

(Am7)takes you (Cmaj7)miles

high (so (Am7)high) ’cause (Cmaj7)she’s got that (Em7)one in ter na tion al (Am7)smile.

na tion al (Am7)smile.

(D)(She’s

(Em7)got that

in ter (D)na tion al (Em7)smile.)

That na tion al (Am7)smile.

International Smile — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "International 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 G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “International Smile”

Can I play "International 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 "International Smile" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "International Smile" by Katy Perry played in?
International Smile 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 "International Smile"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "International 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 "International Smile"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "International Smile"?
"International Smile" was originally performed by Katy Perry. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Katy Perry can I play here?
Try "BY THE GRACE OF GOD", "CHAINED TO THE RHYTHM", "DARK HORSE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "International 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. "International Smile" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "International 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 "International Smile" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.