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Smile chords by
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Key: C major•
Verse 1
F
F

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Am
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C
C

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Wake up, put your shoes on
F
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E
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Take a breath of the northern air
F
F

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And rub those eyes
Dm
Dm

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Genuflect beneath the starry skies
G
G

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Verse 2

Am
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C
C

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Before you climb the mountain
F
F

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E
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First the foothills must appear
F
F

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Step high and light
Dm
Dm

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And take up your staff and
G
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shining armor
Verse 3
F
F

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(Chin up, chin up)
Em
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You don't really have a problem
F
F

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(Chin up, chin up)
Em
Em

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In your hour of despair
Verse 4
G
G

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C
C

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Em
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And smile when you're down

and out
G
G

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C
C

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(Find something inside you)
Em
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Smile when you're down

and out
G
G

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F
F

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(Find something inside you)

Smile
Verse 5
Am
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C
C

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The stars on the horizon
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F
F

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Dm
Dm

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E
E

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Stretch as far as the eyes can see
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Dm
Dm

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They represent the souls

of those like you and me
G
G

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Verse 6

C
C

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And smile when you're down

and out
G
G

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C
C

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(Find something inside you)
Em
Em

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Smile when you're down

and out
G
G

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F
F

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(Find something in side you)
Interlude 1

Smile
Am
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C
C

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F
F

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E
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F
F

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Dm
Dm

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G
G

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Verse 7
F
F

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(Chin up, chin up)
Em
Em

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You don't really have a problem
F
F

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(Chin up, chin up)
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G
G

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In your hour of despair
Verse 8
C
C

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And smile when you're down

and out
G
G

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C
C

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(Find something inside you)
Em
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Smile when you're down

and out
G
G

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C
C

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Em
Em

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G
G

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(Find something in side y
C
C

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Em
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G
G

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C
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Em
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ou)
G
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Outro 1
C
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F
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • F

  • Am

  • C

  • E

  • Dm

  • G

  • Em

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Smile by The Jayhawks is C major.

The primary chords used in Smile are F, Am, C, E, Dm, G.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like F, Am, C, E, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Smile is approximately 75 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Smile 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 Smile. 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 The Jayhawks.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Smile to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Smile by The Jayhawks on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.