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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Make Me Smile" by Chicago in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Make Me Smile" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Make Me Smile" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 140 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Make Me Smile"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Make Me Smile" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Make Me Smile"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Make Me Smile" is in the key of Eb at 140 BPM.