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Can't Smile Without You original guitar chords by
Barry Manilow
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Key: G major•
Intro 1
Gmaj7
Gmaj7

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Em7
Em7

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Am7
Am7

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D7
D7

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Chorus 1
Gmaj7
Gmaj7

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You know I can't smile without you
Em7
Em7

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I can't smile without you
Am7
Am7

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I can't laugh and I can't sing
C/D
C/D

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I'm finding it hard to do anything
Gmaj7
Gmaj7

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You see, I feel sad sad when you're sad
Em7
Em7

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I feel glad when you're glad
Am7
Am7

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If you only knew what I'm going through
C/D
C/D

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Gmaj7
Gmaj7

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C/D
C/D

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I just can't smile without you
Verse 1
Gmaj7
Gmaj7

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Em7
Em7

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You came along just like a song
Am7
Am7

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And brighten my day
D7
D7

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Who would have believed that you where
Gmaj7
Gmaj7

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part of a dream
Em7
Em7

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Am7
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D7
D7

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Now it all seems light years away
Chorus 2
Gmaj7
Gmaj7

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And now you know I can't smile without you
Em7
Em7

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I can't smile without you
Am7
Am7

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I can't laugh and I can't sing
C/D
C/D

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C/D
C/D

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C#/Eb
C#/Eb

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I'm finding it hard to do anything
Abmaj7
Abmaj7
4

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You see, I feel sad when you're sad
Fm7
Fm7

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I feel glad when you're glad
Bbm7
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If you only knew what I'm going through
Db/Eb
Db/Eb

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I just can't smile
Bridge 1
Ebm7
Ebm7
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Now some people say happiness takes
Gb/Ab
Gb/Ab
2

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Dbmaj7
Dbmaj7
4

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so very long to find
DbmMaj7
DbmMaj7
4

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Well, I'm finding it hard
Db/Eb
Db/Eb

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D/E
D/E

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leaving your love behind me
Chorus 3
Amaj7
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And you see I can't smile without you
F#m7
F#m7
2

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I can't smile without you
Bm7
Bm7
2

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I can't laugh and I can't sing
D/E
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Eb/F
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3

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I'm finding it hard to do anything
Bbmaj7
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You see I feel glad when you're glad
Gm7
Gm7
3

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I feel sad when you're sad
Cm7
Cm7
3

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If you only knew what I'm going through
Eb/F
Eb/F
3

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I just can't smile without
Chorus 4
Bbmaj7
Bbmaj7

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Gm7
Gm7
3

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Cm7
Cm7
3

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Eb/F
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3

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Gmaj7

  • Em7

  • Am7

  • D7

  • C/D

  • C#/Eb

  • Abmaj7

    4

  • Fm7

  • Bbm7

  • Db/Eb

  • Ebm7

    6

  • Gb/Ab

    2

  • Dbmaj7

    4

  • DbmMaj7

    4

  • D/E

  • Amaj7

  • F#m7

    2

  • Bm7

    2

  • Eb/F

    3

  • Bbmaj7

  • Gm7

    3

  • Cm7

    3

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Can't Smile Without You by Barry Manilow is G major.

The primary chords used in Can't Smile Without You are G, Em, Am, D, Eb, Ab.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, Em, Am, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Can't Smile Without You is approximately 98 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Can't Smile Without You using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Can't Smile Without You. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Barry Manilow.

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