Eric Clapton – Smile (Guitar Intro)

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2024 studio album "Meanwhile" version [Chords] Amaj7 002120 F# 244322 Cdim7 234242 Bm7 224232 F#7 242322 [Intro] A E D E A E D E [Verse 1]
A
Smile though your heart is aching

Amaj7
  Smile even though  it's breaking

F#               Cdim7         Bm7             F#7
  When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by

       Bm7
If you smile to your tears and sorrow

Dm7
  Smile and maybe tomorrow

A                F#               Bm7       E7
  You'll see the sun come shining through.  You just
[Verse 2]
A
(Smile) Light up your face with gladness

Amaj7
(Smile) Hide every trace of sadness

F#           Cdim7       Bm7     F#
  Although a tear may be ever so near

           Bm7
That's the time you must keep on trying

Dm7
(Smile) Smile, what's the use of crying

A                F#                 Bm7       E7       A
  You'll see the life is still worthwhile, if you just smile
[Instrumental] (A) Amaj7 F# Cdim7 Bm7 F#7 Bm7 Dm7 A F# Bm7 E7 [Verse 2]
A
(Smile) Light up your face with gladness

Amaj7
(Smile) Hide every trace of sadness

F#           Cdim7       Bm7           F#
  Although a tear may be ever, ever so near

           Bm7
That's the time you must keep on trying

Dm7
(Smile) Smile, what's the use of crying

A                F#                 Bm7       E7       A
  You'll see the life is still worthwhile, if you just smile
[Outro] D A D
A        D
Smile
A D
     A
Just smile