Smile

How hard is it?

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How to read this tab — notation key

+: Blow note
−: Draw note
b or ': Half-step bend
bb or '': Two half-step bend
bbb or ''': Three half-step bend
(###): Chord — relevant hole numbers in parentheses
< or *: Push the button in (chromatic harmonica)

Full reference and posting tips in the tab guide.

Tab

  
 7     -8     8    -8    7 -7 -6
Smile though your heart is aching.

-7    7-8    7    -7    -6  6
Smile even though it's breaking.

 -6   -7     7   -6   -7  7   -8   
When there are clouds in the sky, 

  8    -9  -8
you'll get by,

-8  8    -9    9     -10   9  -9    8 -8
If you smile through your fear and sorrow

-9    -9   9   -10 9  -9 8 -8
Smile and then maybe tomorrow

 8     -9   8  -9    8  
You'll see the sun come 

 -8  7   -8     -6   8
shining through for you.

Verse 2 {repeat above}

Light up your face with gladness.
Hide any trace of sadness,
Although a tear may be ever so near
That's the time you just keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying,

  8     -9   8    -9   8   -8     7  -8
You'll find that life is still worthwhile

-6  8   8    7
If you just smile.

Play on a harmonica— watch which holes to blow & draw, with sound