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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 144 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile" by Charles Strouse played in?
You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile"?
The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile"?
"You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile" was originally performed by Charles Strouse. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile". Key of G, 144 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.