You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile

by Charles Strouse
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(G)Hey, ho bo man, (Gmaj7)hey, Dap per Dan, (G6)you both got your style, but, broth er, you’re (D7)nev er (Am7)ful ly (D7)dressed with (D7)out a (G)smile!

(G)Your clothes may be (Gmaj7)“Beau Brum el ly,” they stand out a mile, but, broth er, you’re (D7)nev er (Am7)ful ly (D7)dressed with (D7)out a (G)smile!

Who (C)cares what they’re (Cm)wear ing on (G)Main Street or (B7)Sa ville (Em)Row?

It’s what you (D)wear from (F#7)ear to (Em)ear,

and (Bm)not from (E)head to (D7)toe that mat ters.

(G)So, Sen a tor, (Gmaj7)so, jan i tor, (G6)so long for a (Bm7)while.

Re (E)mem ber, you’re (Am7)nev er ful ly (D)dressed with out a (G)smile!

(G)Hey, ho bo man, (Gmaj7)hey, Dap per Dan, (G6)you both got your style, but, broth er, you’re (D7)nev er (Am7)ful ly (D7)dressed with (D7)out a (G)smile!

(G)Your clothes may be (Gmaj7)“Beau Brum el ly,” they stand out a mile, but, broth er, you’re (D7)nev er (Am7)ful ly (D7)dressed with (D7)out a (G)smile!

Who (C)cares what they’re (Cm)wear ing on (G)Main Street or (B7)Sa ville (Em)Row?

It’s what you (D)wear from (F#7)ear to (Em)ear,

and (Bm)not from (E)head to (D7)toe that mat ters.

(G)So, Sen a tor, (Gmaj7)so, jan i tor, (G6)so long for a (Bm7)while.

Re (E)mem ber, you’re (Am7)nev er ful ly (D)dressed with out a (G)smile!

(D7)dressed,

though (Bm7)you may wear the (B)best,

(E)you’re (Am7)nev er ful ly (D7)dressed with out a (G)smile.

You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile by Charles Strouse

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile”

What key is "You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile" in?
"You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile" by Charles Strouse is in the key of G with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile" 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 "You're Never Fully Dressed Without A 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.
How long does it take to learn "You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Charles Strouse can I play here?
Try "YOU'RE NEVER FULLY DRESSED WITHOUT A SMILE", "I THINK I'M GONNA LIKE IT HERE", "MAYBE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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