Smoke Gets In Your Eyes

by Jerome Kern
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(D)They

asked me how I (Em)knew

(A7)my true love was (D)true.

(G#dim)I, of course, re (D)plied,

“Some thing here in

(A7)can not be de (D)nied.”

(D)They

said, “Some day you’ll (Em)find

(A7)all who love are (D)blind.

(G#dim)When your heart’s on (D)fire,

you must re al

(A7)smoke gets in your (D)eyes.”

(Bb)So I chaffed

them and I gai ly laughed,

to think they could (F)doubt

(Fdim)my

(F)love.

(Bb)Yet to day,

my love has flown a way.

I (A7)am with (D)out

(D#dim7)my

(Em7)love.

(D)Now

laugh ing friends de (Em7)ride,

(A7)tears I can not (D)hide.

(G#dim)So I smile and (D)say,

“When a love ly flame (Em7)dies,

(A7)smoke gets in your (D)eyes.”

Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by Jerome Kern

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 75 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 Jerome Kern is in the key of D with a tempo of 75 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 Jerome Kern can I play here?
Try "SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES", "NOBODY ELSE BUT ME", "WHY DO I LOVE YOU?". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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