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Title: Smile
Author: Chaplin, Charlie
Key of: F
Notes: This is the 1936 melody of the theme song for the movie 'Modern Times.'
In 1954, the lyrics were written by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons and the song
was performed by Nat King Cole.
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A A
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Amaj7 Amaj7
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F#m D
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Bm Gb E Gb
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Bm Bm
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Dm Dm E
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A F#m
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Bm E
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A A
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[ Tab from: https://www.guitartabs.cc/tabs/c/charlie_chaplin/smile_crd.html ]
A A
Smile, though your heart is aching
Amaj7 Amaj7
Smile, even though its breaking
F#m D
Though there are clouds in the
Bm Gb E Gb
sky You'll get by, If you
Bm Bm
Smile through your fears and sorrow
Dm Dm E
Smile, and maybe tomorrow
A F#m
You'll see the sun come shining
Bm E
through for you
A A
Light up your face with gladness
Amaj Amaj7
Hide every trace of sadness
F#m D
Although a tear may be
Bm Gb E Gb
Ever so near, That's the
Bm Bm
time you must keep on trying
Dm Dm E
Smile, what's the use of crying
A F#m
You'll find that life is still worth-
Bm E
while If you'll just...
A A
smile... |* * * * |
Amaj7 Amaj7
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F#m D
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Bm Gb E Gb
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Bm Bm
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Dm Dm E
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A F#m
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Bm E
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A A
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A [0 0 2 2 2 0]
Amaj7 [x 0 2 1 2 0]
Bm [2 2 4 4 3 2]
D [x x 0 2 3 2]
Dm [x 0 0 2 3 1]
E [0 2 2 1 0 0]
Gb [2 4 4 3 2 2]
Gbm [x x 4 2 2 2]