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CHORD DIAGRAMS
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Transposed: semitones
[Am]When you first left me, I was wantin' more
[Am]But you were f--n' that girl next door
[G]What you do that for? (What you do that for?)
[Am]When you first left me, I didn't know what to say
[Am]I never been on my own that way
[G]Just sat by myself all day
[Am]I was so lost back then
[G]But with a little help from my friends
[Am]I found a light in [G]the tunnel at the end
[Am]Now you're calling me up on the phone
[G]So you can have a little whine and a moan
[Am]And it's only [G]because you're feelin' alone
[Am]At first, when [G]I see you cry
[G]Yeah, it makes me smile
[G]Yeah, it makes me smile
[Am]At worst, I feel [G]bad for a while
[Am]But then I just smile
[G]I go ahead and smile
[Am]Whenever you see me
[Am]You say that you want me back (Want me back)
And I tell you it don't mean jack (It don't mean jack)
[Am]No, it don't mean [G]jack (It don't mean jack)
[G]I couldn't stop laughing
[G]No, I just couldn't help myself (Help myself)
[Am]See you messed up my mental health
[G]I was quite unwell
[Am]I was so lost back then
[G]But with a little help from my friends
[Am]I found a light in [G]the tunnel at the end
[Am]Now you're calling me up on the phone
[G]So you can have a little whine and a moan
[Am]And it's only [G]because you're feeling alone
[Am]At first, when [G]I see you cry
[G]Yeah, it makes me smile
[G]Yeah, it makes me smile
[Am]At worst, I feel [G]bad for a while
[Am]But then I just smile
[G]I go ahead and smile
La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
La-la-la
[Am]At first when I see you [G]cry (When I see you cry)
[G]Yeah, it makes me smile (Makes me smile)
[G]Yeah, it makes me smile (Yeah, it makes me smile)
[Am]At worst, I feel bad for a [G]while (I feel bad for a while)
[Am]But then I just smile (But then I just smile)
[G]I go ahead and smile (I go ahead and smile)
[Am]At first when I see you [G]cry (When I see you cry)
[G]Yeah, it makes me smile (Yeah, it makes me smile)
[G]Yeah, it makes me smile (It makes me smile)
[Am]At worst, I feel bad for [G]a while (Feel bad for a while)
[Am]But then I just smile (Then I just smile)
[G]I go ahead and smile (I go ahead and smile)
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Smile by Lily Allen is played in the key of Am with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Am (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti G (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Smile by Lily Allen: sounding in Am (Capo Fret 1, shape G#m) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in Am (Capo on Fret 1 (played in G#m shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Fingering: 100% open cowboy chords (C, G, D, Em, Am) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from Am to G requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
i – VII
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
AmG
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
This song uses a minimalist 4-chord structure.
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyAMAcoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 1sync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyG#MOpen chord finger positions
Placing a Capo on Fret 1 allows playing simpler G#m chord shapes while sounding in Am.
lightbulbAlternative Capo Positions for This Song:
pianoChord Family AM
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of AM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
iAmTonic
ii°BdimSupertonic
IIICMediant
ivDmSubdominant
vEmDominant
VIFSubmediant
VIIGSubtonic
speedDifficulty Level: Very Easy
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle2 chord unik digunakan
check_circleSemua bentuk chord terbuka (Open Chords), tanpa kunci palang (barre)
dnaMUSICAL DNA:
KEY: AM•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: i – VII•DIFF: 1/5•CAPO: 1
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FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for Smile (Lily Allen)?
To play the Easy Chords for Smile, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 1 to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Smile?
The original recording key for Smile by Lily Allen is AM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?
Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.
