How to Play Smile on Guitar?

Katy Perry - Smile can be played in the key of G using the Em, G chords. For Em, To play Em, let low E, G, B, high E ring open, mute A, D. For G, To play G, press fret 2 on the A string with finger 2, let D, G, B ring open, mute low E, high E. Barre: Use your index finger to press multiple strings on the same fret, keeping your finger flat. You can play Smile with the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ strumming pattern.

Katy Perry - Smile Chords

Chord reference Em, G

Rhythm tips ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

Yeah, I’m [G]thankful. Scratch that, baby, I’m [Em]grateful Gotta say it’s really been a [G]while. But now I got back that [Em]smile (Smile) I’m so [G]thankful. Scratch that, baby, I’m [Em]grateful Now you see me shine from a [G]mile. Finally got back that [Em]smile (Smile)

[G]Every day, Groundhog Day. [Em]Goin’ through motions felt so fake [G]Not myself, not my best. [Em]Felt like I failed the test [G]But every tear has been a lesson [Em]rejection can be God’s protection [G]Long hard road to get that redemption but [Em]no shortcuts to a blessing

[G]I’m 2.0, remodeled [Em]Used to be dull, now I sparkle [G]Had a piece of humble pie that [Em]ego check saved my life [G]Now I got a smile like Lionel Richie [Em]big and bright, need shades just to see me [G]Tryna stay alive just like I’m the Bee Gees a [Em]Mona Lisa masterpiece (Now I’m)

[G]I’m so [Em]thankful. [G]’Cause I finally, [Em]’cause I finally [G]I’m so [Em]thankful. [G]’Cause I finally, [Em]’cause I finally

Artist Katy Perry

Album Smile

Genres Pop

Year 2020

Key G

Katy Perry - Smile can be played in the key of G using the Em, G chords.

For Em, To play Em, let low E, G, B, high E ring open, mute A, D.
For G, To play G, press fret 2 on the A string with finger 2, let D, G, B ring open, mute low E, high E.

Barre: Use your index finger to press multiple strings on the same fret, keeping your finger flat.

You can play Smile with the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ strumming pattern.