They
asked me how I knew
my true love was true.
I, of course, re plied,
“Some thing here in side
can not be de nied.”
They
said some day you’ll find
all who love are blind.
When your heart’s on fire,
you must re al ize
smoke gets in your nied.”
eyes.
So I chaffed them and I gail ly laughed to think they could doubt
my
love.
Yet to day, my love has flown a way.
I am with out
my
love.
Now
laugh ing friends de ride,
tears I can not hide.
So I smile and say,
“When a love ly flame dies,
smoke gets in your eyes.”
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by The Platters
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 76 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes”
- What key is "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" in?
- "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" by The Platters is in the key of C with a tempo of 76 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" 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.
- How long does it take to learn "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by The Platters can I play here?
- Try "THE MAGIC TOUCH", "THE GREAT PRETENDER", "ONLY YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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