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Smile

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Based on the theme song from Charlie Chaplin's silent movie Modern Times, this standard encourages us to smile even though times might be tough right now. This song has been covered by a variety of singers, including Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett, and Jimmy Durante. The simple step-wise motion of the melody pairs well with the lush chord changes that tug at your heart strings.
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Title:

Smile

Composed by:

Charles Chaplin

Instruments:

Voice, range: F4-G5 Piano Guitar

Scorings:

Piano/Vocal/Guitar

Transposed Key:

Bb Major

Original Published Key:

F Major

Product Type:

Musicnotes

Musicnotes

Product #:

MN0073936_U5

Price:

$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps. Each additional print is $4.99

Number of Pages:

3

Average Rating:

Rated 4/5 based on 138 customer ratings

Top Review:

"this song makes me smile. "

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Lyrics Begin:

Smile, tho' your heart is aching,

Arrangement Details gives you detailed information about this particular arrangement of Smile - not necessarily the song.
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Composed by:

Charles Chaplin

Additional Performers:

Nat King Cole

Betty Everett

Petula Clark

Jerry Butler

The Lettermen

Holly Cole

Judy Garland

Michael Bublé

Michael Jackson

Jimmy Durante

Number of Pages:

3

Form:

Song

Instruments:

Voice, range: F4-G5 Piano Guitar

Scoring:

Piano/Vocal/Guitar

Transposed Key:

Bb Major

Original Published Key:

F Major

Product Type:

Musicnotes

Musicnotes

Product #:

MN0073936_U5

Tempo:

Moderately, with great warmth

Metronome:

h = 72

Genres:

Movie/TV

Standards

Traditional Pop

Soundtrack

Vocal Pop

Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Smile

Composer:

Charles Chaplin

Lyricist:

Geoffrey Parsons

John Turner

Date:

1954

Product Type:

Musicnotes

Musicnotes

Product #:

MN0073936_U5

Lyrics Begin:

Smile, tho' your heart is aching,

From the Shows:

Joker [2019]

Modern Times

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katandjon

Piano: Intermediate / Composer

Rating:

9/25/2012 6:06:18 PM

Smile!

this song makes me smile.

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N1na

Piano: Intermediate / Composer

Rating:

9/17/2012 4:50:51 PM

Smile…

The arrangement and the score melody was correct but it was not in the original key…

3 / 4 people found this review helpful.

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Nancy_Bacher

Piano: Intermediate

Rating:

2/8/2016 1:10:49 PM

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I am delighted with how easy it is to order music and print it for immediate use. Also love the ability to choose it in many different keys!

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