Katy Perry - Smile Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
[Opening]
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)
[verse 2]
[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
[verse 3]
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)
[verse 4]
[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)
[verse 5]
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)
[chorus]
[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
[Closing]
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)
[chorus]
[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
How to play Smile on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Katy Perry - Smile on guitar requires 2 chords and 1 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Smile uses these transitions most often: G → Em (32) and Em → G (31). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with G - Em chord transition.
1. G → Em chord transition
To move from G to Em;
- While playing G, lift your index finger from A string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
Smile chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Smile.
- Smile includes 63 chord transitions, 1 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Smile contains 1 of the top 25 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Smile connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → Em: 9%
After Em, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (26%), G (18%), and D (17%).- Em → G: 18%