**Chords:**
G C G D
G C G D
Well, I sat down in my closet with a piece of paper and a pen
G C G D
And I wrote a letter to my friend
G C G D
I said, "I'm sorry, but I can't come 'round
G C G D
'Cause I've got a little problem with the law
G C G D
And I'm afraid if I see you, I might break the law"
G C G D
But I got an illegal smile, it don't cost me a thing
G C G D
It just makes me feel good, it's a little thing I bring
G C G D
And I can share it with you, if you want to stay
G C G D
But I might just have to keep it 'til the day I die
Illegal Smile
by John Prine
Date Added
8/9/2025