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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Smile" by Avril Lavigne in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of A. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 104 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Smile”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Smile"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature A. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Smile" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature A, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 104 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.