Other arrangements of Make Me Smile
Pick a learning view.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Make Me Smile" by Chicago: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Make Me Smile" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Make Me Smile" by Chicago. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Make Me Smile" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Make Me Smile" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.