What key is "Smile" in?

"Smile" by Uncle Kracker is in the key of E with a tempo of 136 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Smile" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Smile" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Smile"?

This arrangement of "Smile" uses 11 chords: A, Amaj7, Amaj9, B, Bsus4, C, C#m, C#m7, +3 more.

How long does it take to learn "Smile" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Uncle Kracker can I play here?

Try "FOLLOW ME", "DRIFT AWAY", "Drift Away". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

You’re bet ter than the (F#m7)best.

I’m luck y just to lin ger in your life.

Cool er than the (F#m7)flip side of my (Amaj7)pil low, that’s right.

Com plete ly un a (F#m7)ware,

noth ing can com pare to where you send me.

Lets me know that it’s o kay.

Yeah, it’s o kay in the (B)mo ments when my good times start to fade.

You make (CN.C.)me smile like the sun, fall out of bed, sing like a bird, diz zy in my head.

Spin like a rec ord, cra zy on a Sun day night.

You make me dance like a fool, for get how to breathe, shine like gold, buzz like a bee.

(E)Just the thought of you can drive me (Amaj9)wild.

Oh, you make me (E)smile.

E ven when you’re (F#m7)gone,

some how you come a long just like a flow er pok ing through the side walk (F#m7)crack.

And just like that you (B)steal a way the rain.

And just like that

you make (CN.C.)me smile you make me (C#m)smile.

Don’t know how I (C#m)lived with out you; ’cause ev ’ry time that I get a round you, I see the best of me in side your eyes.

You make me (E)smile.

You make me dance like a fool, for get how to breathe, shine like gold, buzz like a bee.

(E)Just the thought of you can drive me (E)wild.

You make me smile like the sun, fall out of bed, sing like a bird, diz zy in my head.

Spin like a rec ord, cra zy on a Sun day night.

You make me dance like a fool, for get how to breathe, shine like gold, buzz like a bee.

(E)Just the thought of you can drive me (Amaj9)wild.

Oh, you make me (E)smile.

Oh, you make me smile.

Smile by Uncle Kracker

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 136 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Smile”

What key is "Smile" in?: "Smile" by Uncle Kracker is in the key of E with a tempo of 136 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Smile" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Smile" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Smile"?: This arrangement of "Smile" uses 11 chords: A, Amaj7, Amaj9, B, Bsus4, C, C#m, C#m7, +3 more.
How long does it take to learn "Smile" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Uncle Kracker can I play here?: Try "FOLLOW ME", "DRIFT AWAY", "Drift Away". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.