Lyrics
The shad ow of your (F#m7)smile
when (B7)you
are gone
will col our all my (Am7)dreams
and (D7)light
the dawn.
Look in to my (F#)eyes
my (Bsus4)love
(B7)and see
all the love ly (C#)things
you (F#7)are
to me.
Our wist ful lit tle (F#m)star
was (B7)far
too high,
a tear drop kissed your (Am7)lips
and (D7)so
did (B)I.
Now when I re (Am)mem
ber spring
all the joy that (F)love
can bring,
I will be re (A7)mem
ber (A)ing
the shad ow of your smile.
The Shadow Of Your Smile by Johnny Mandel
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 72 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “The Shadow Of Your Smile”
- What key is "The Shadow Of Your Smile" in?
- "The Shadow Of Your Smile" by Johnny Mandel is in the key of E with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "The Shadow Of Your Smile" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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 "The Shadow Of Your Smile" 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.
- What chords are used in "The Shadow Of Your Smile"?
- This arrangement of "The Shadow Of Your Smile" uses 23 chords: A7, A9, Am, Am7, B7, B9, Bm7, Bsus4, +15 more.
- How long does it take to learn "The Shadow Of Your Smile" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Johnny Mandel can I play here?
- Try "Emily", "The Shadow Of Your Smile". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.