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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Smile" by Avril Lavigne in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Smile" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Smile" with hands-separate practice in A at 104 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Smile"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Smile" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Smile"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Smile" is in the key of A at 104 BPM.