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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile" by Charles Strouse in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile" with hands-separate practice in G at 144 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile" is in the key of G at 144 BPM.