Make Me Smile

by Chicago
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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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Make Me Smile" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Eb, 140 BPM.

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

About “Make Me Smile”

Where are the chord symbols for "Make Me Smile" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Make Me Smile" is in Eb.
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.
Does "Make Me Smile" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Make Me Smile" is in the key of Eb at 140 BPM.
What chords are in "Make Me Smile"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.