Smile

by Avril Lavigne
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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.

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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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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 A, 104 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

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 Avril Lavigne played in?
Smile is arranged in the key of A 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 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Smile" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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 Avril Lavigne. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Smile"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Apow, C, C#pow, D, Dsus2, E, Epow, +3 more.
What other songs by Avril Lavigne can I play here?
Try "MOBILE", "TOMORROW", "EVERYBODY HURTS". 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 simplified for beginners.
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.