Make Me Smile

by Chicago
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Sheet MusicBar NotationSimple SheetLead SheetKaraoke · LyricsEasy NotesFalling Notes
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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Make Me 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 Eb, 140 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 “Make Me Smile”

Can I play "Make Me 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 "Make Me Smile" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Make Me Smile" by Chicago played in?
Make Me Smile is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Make Me Smile"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Make Me 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 "Make Me Smile"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Make Me Smile"?
"Make Me Smile" was originally performed by Chicago. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Chicago can I play here?
Try "WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME", "LOOK AWAY", "FEELIN' STRONGER EVERY DAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Make Me 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. "Make Me Smile" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Make Me 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 "Make Me Smile" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.