Lyrics
Chil dren play
in the park;
they don’t (Dm7)know ow.
I’m a lone
in the dark,
e ven though
(Cm)time and (Bb)time a gain, I (Fm)see your face smil in’ in (G)side.
I’m so hap py
that you love me.
Life is love ly
when you’re near me.
(Eb)Tell me (Cm)you will stay; make me smile.
Liv in’ life
is just a
so they (Dm7)say.
ow.
All the games
we used to
fade a way.
(Cm)We may (Bb)now en joy the (Fm)dreams we’ve shared so long a (G)go.
Oh, my dar lin’,
got to have you,
feel the mag ic
when I hold you,
(Eb)cry sweet (Cm)tears of joy, touch the sky.
make me smile.
Make Me Smile by Chicago
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Make Me Smile”
- What key is "Make Me Smile" in?
- "Make Me Smile" by Chicago is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Make Me Smile" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Make Me Smile" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Make Me Smile" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Chicago can I play here?
- Try "WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME", "LOOK AWAY", "FEELIN' STRONGER EVERY DAY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.