When You Smile chords by
The Dream Syndicate

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Key: A minor•

Intro 1

Am

Am

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A

A

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Am

Am

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A

A

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Am

Am

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A

A

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Am

Am

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A

A

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G

G

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A

A

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Am

Am

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A

A

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Am

Am

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Verse 1

A

A

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I dreamed

Am

Am

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last night I was born a thousand years ago

But when I woke up,

A

A

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I was lost with only one way to go

Am

Am

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Verse 2

D

D

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When you smile,

Am

Am

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D

D

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G

G

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I don't know what to do

A

A

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Am

Am

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'Cause I can lose everything in a

G

G

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minute or two

Interlude 1

Am

Am

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A

A

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Am

Am

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Verse 3

Am

Am

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It's not fair to put you against all

G

G

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Am

Am

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of the years be_ hind

A

A

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Am

Am

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'Cause history kind of pales when

G

G

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Am

Am

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G

G

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A

A

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it and you are aligned

Verse 4

D

D

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When you smile,

A

A

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C

C

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G

G

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I don't know what to do

D

D

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A

A

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'Cause I can lose everything

Am

Am

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C

C

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in a minute or two

G

G

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A

A

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G

G

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Em

Em

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And it seem_ s like the end of the

Am

Am

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world when you smile

A

A

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Am

Am

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Verse 5

A

A

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Am

Am

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A

A

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Well, there ain't been a man who was any_

G

G

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Am

Am

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A

A

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Am

Am

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A

A

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thing more than bones in sack

G

G

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But It doesn't take much to hold

A

A

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Am

Am

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the possibility back

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A

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Oh, when you smile,

Verse 6

D

D

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A

A

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C

C

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G

G

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I don't know what to do

D

D

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A

A

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'Cause I can lose everything

C

C

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G

G

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in a minute or two

A

A

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G

G

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Em

Em

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G

G

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A

A

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It seems like the end of the world when you smile

Am

Am

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Interlude 2

A

A

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Am

Am

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G

G

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A

A

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G

G

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A

A

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Am

Am

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A

A

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Am

Am

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A

A

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Am

Am

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A

A

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Verse 7

D

D

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When you smile,

A

A

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C

C

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G

G

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I don't know what to do

D

D

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'Cause I can lose everything

A

A

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C

C

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G

G

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in a minute or two

A

A

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G

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It seems like the end of the

Em

Em

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A

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world when you smile

When you smile

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Chords

Am
A
G
D
C
Em

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of When You Smile?

The original key of When You Smile by The Dream Syndicate is A minor.

What are the main chords for When You Smile?

The primary chords used in When You Smile are Am, A, G, D, C, Em.

Do I need a capo to play When You Smile?

No capo is required for this song.

Is When You Smile beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of When You Smile?

The tempo of When You Smile is approximately 100 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for When You Smile?

You can easily change the key of When You Smile using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Can I print the guitar chords for When You Smile?

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for When You Smile. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for When You Smile?

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 Dream Syndicate.

Can I save When You Smile to play later?

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