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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "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 Bb, 100 BPM.

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

About “Smile

Can I play "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 "Smile" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "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. "Smile" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "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 "Smile" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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