Smile

by Lily Allen
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(Gm)When you first left me, I was want ing (F)more, me back but you were kiss ing that (Gm)girl next door; what’d you do that (F)for?

I (Gm)When you first left me, I did n’t know what to (F)say.

my self.

I’d nev er been on my (Gm)own that way; just sat by my (F)self all day.

I was so lost back then, but, with a lit tle help from my friends, I found the light in the tun nel at the end.

Now you’re call ing me up on the phone, so you can have a lit tle whine and a moan; it’s on ly be cause you’re feel ing a (F)lone.

At first, when I see you (Fmaj7)cry,

it makes me (Gm)smile,

yeah, it makes me (Fmaj7)smile.

At worst, I feel bad for a (Fmaj7)while,

but then I just (Gm)smile;

I go a head and (Fmaj7)smile.

When (Gm)ev er you see me, I you say you (F)want me back but and I tell you it (Gm)don’t mean jack; no, it don’t mean (F)jack.

I (Gm)could n’t stop laugh ing; I no, I just could n’t (F)help my self.

I’d See, you messed up my (Gm)men tal health; I was quite un (F)well.

all day.

I was so lost back then, but, with a lit tle help from my friends, I found the light in the tun nel at the end.

Now you’re call ing me up on the phone, so you can have a lit tle whine and a moan; it’s on ly be cause you’re feel ing a (F)lone.

At first, when I see you (Fmaj7)cry,

it makes me (Gm)smile,

yeah, it makes me (Fmaj7)smile.

At worst, I feel bad for a (Fmaj7)while,

but then I just (Gm)smile;

I go a head and (Fmaj7)smile.

When (Fmaj7)smile.

La la (Gm)la la la la la la la la la la la la (F)la la la la la la la la la la la la (Gm)la la la la la la la la la la la la la.

At first, when I see you (Fmaj7)cry,

it makes me (Gm)smile,

yeah, it makes me (F)smile.

At worst, I feel bad for a (Fmaj7)while,

but then I just (Gm)smile;

I go a head and (Fmaj7)smile.

At first, when I see you (Fmaj7)cry,

it makes me (Gm)smile,

yeah, it makes me (F)smile.

At worst, I feel bad for a (Fmaj7)while,

but then I just (Gm)smile;

I go a head and (Fmaj7)smile.

(Fmaj7)smile.

Smile — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Smile" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

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

About “Smile

Why does "Smile" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Smile".
What key is "Smile" by Lily Allen played in?
Smile is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Smile"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "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 "Smile"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Smile"?
"Smile" was originally performed by Lily Allen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Lily Allen can I play here?
Try "The Fear", "22", "Air Balloon". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Smile"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Smile".
Can I see all the notes in "Smile"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.

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