About “The Shadow Of Your Smile”

Why does "The Shadow Of Your Smile" show as colored bars instead of notation?

Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "The Shadow Of Your Smile".

What key is "The Shadow Of Your Smile" by Johnny Mandel played in?

The Shadow Of Your Smile is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Shadow Of Your Smile"?

The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "The Shadow Of Your Smile" easy to play on piano?

This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.

Can I download sheet music for "The Shadow Of Your Smile"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "The Shadow Of Your Smile"?

"The Shadow Of Your Smile" was originally performed by Johnny Mandel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "The Shadow Of Your Smile"?

This arrangement uses 23 chords: A7, A9, Am, Am7, B7, B9, Bm7, Bsus4, +15 more.

What other songs by Johnny Mandel can I play here?

Try "Emily", "The Shadow Of Your Smile". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Is this real sheet music for "The Shadow Of Your Smile"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "The Shadow Of Your Smile".

Can I see all the notes in "The Shadow Of Your Smile"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 72 BPM.