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Smile Again

The Manhattan Transfer verified
Key: F#M
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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Song Fundamentals
Key F#m (F# Minor)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Advanced
Capo Position Capo Fret 4
Chord Count 43 Unique Chords
Genre A
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Smile Again by The Manhattan Transfer is played in the key of F#m. Originally recorded in the sounding key of F#m, 'Smile Again' by The Manhattan Transfer is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 4, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Dm shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The F#m chord can be navigated using an open F#m7 variation or capo shifting to exploit natural Em open fingerings across all primary song verses. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between Emaj7 and F#m7: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 79 BPM in 4/4 time to master the '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' strumming groove, emphasizing steady downstrokes on beats one and three before accelerating toward the studio speed of 110 BPM.
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
♭VII – III – ♭VII – ♯IV – IV – ♭VII
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Emaj7 Aadd9 Cmaj9 B7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
F#m7 Amadd13 E/Ab Eb7sus4 Eb7 Fm7 Eb/G Abm7 Ab7 Bbm7 Ab/C C#m7 C#7 Ebm7 C#/F A/B F#madd13/B F#m/B Am7 Bm7 Cmaj7 Em7 Cm7 Bbmaj7 Gm7 Gmaj7 Dmaj9 Dadd13 B11 Eadd9/Ab C#11 C#7sus4 Dmaj7 Dm7 Amaj7 Emaj9 Eb11 C11 Amaj9

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key F#M Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 4 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key DM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 4 transforms fingering into Dm, maintaining F#m sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family F#M

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of F#M. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

i F#m Tonic
ii° G#dim Supertonic
III A Mediant
iv Bm Subdominant
v C#m Dominant
VI D Submediant
VII E Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 43 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 18 barre chord shapes (B7, F#m7, Eb7)
check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Emaj7, Aadd9, Cmaj9)
check_circle Capo on fret 4 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: F#M • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: ♭VII – III – ♭VII – ♯IV – IV – ♭VII • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 4

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Smile Again (The Manhattan Transfer)?

To play the Easy Chords for Smile Again, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Smile Again?

The original recording key for Smile Again by The Manhattan Transfer is F#M. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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