What key is "Smile" in?

"Smile" by Avril Lavigne is in the key of A with a tempo of 104 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, Apow, C, C#pow, D, Dsus2, E, Epow, +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 Avril Lavigne can I play here?

Try "MOBILE", "TOMORROW", "EVERYBODY HURTS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

You know that I’m a cra zy bitch.

(I (A5)do what I want when I feel in like it.) All I wan na do is lose (E5)con trol.

(Oh, oh.)

But you don’t real ly give a shit, (You (A5)go with it, go with it, go was with it.) ’cause you’re fuck in’ cra zy, rock (E5)and roll.

You (C#5)ou (E5)said, (F#5)“Hey,

what’s (E5)your (A5)name?”

It took one (F#5)look, and now I’m not (E5)the same.

Yeah, (C#5)you (E5)said (F#5)hey, and since (E5)that (A5)day

you stole my (F#5)heart and you’re the one (E5)to blame.

Yeah, and that’s (D)why

I smile.

It’s been a while since ev ’ry day and (E)ev ’ry thing has felt this (D)right.

And now

you turn it all a round, and sud den ly you’re (E)all I need, the rea son (D)why I, I, I,

I smi i ile.

Last night I blacked a out, I think.

(I (A5)(What did you, what did you put in my drink?) I re mem ber mak ing out, (E5)and then (Oh, oh.)

I woke up with a new tat too.

(Your (A5)name was on me, and my name was on you.) I would do it all o ver (E5)a gain.

You (C#5)ou (E5)said, (F#5)“Hey,

what’s (E5)your (A5)name?”

It took one (F#5)look, and now I’m not (E5)the same.

Yeah, (C#5)you (E5)said (F#5)hey, and since (E5)that (A5)day

you stole my (F#5)heart and you’re the one (E5)to blame.

Yeah, and that’s (D)why

I smile.

It’s been a while since ev ’ry day and (E)ev ’ry thing has felt this (D)right.

And now

you turn it all a round, and sud den ly you’re (E)all I need, the rea son (D)why I, I, I,

I smi i ile.

The rea son (D)why I, I, I,

I smi i ile.

You know that I’m a cra zy bitch.

I (A5)do what I want when I feel like it.

All I wan na do is lose con trol.

You know that I’m a cra zy bitch.

I (A5)do what I want when I feel like it.

All I wan na do is lose con trol.

And that’s

The rea son (Dsus2)why I, I, I,

I smi i ile.

Smile by Avril Lavigne

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 104 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Smile”

What key is "Smile" in?: "Smile" by Avril Lavigne is in the key of A with a tempo of 104 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, Apow, C, C#pow, D, Dsus2, E, Epow, +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 Avril Lavigne can I play here?: Try "MOBILE", "TOMORROW", "EVERYBODY HURTS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.