"Smoke Rings in the Dark" is a song written by Rivers Rutherford and Houston Robert and recorded by American country music artist Gary Allan.

The narrator states that all he will leave his significant other like "smoke rings in the dark."

Chuck Taylor of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that "the production, songwriting, and performance combine to create a record that leaves a stunning impression."

Taylor calls Allan's performance "wonderfully nuanced" and saying that the production has a "decidedly retro feel.

Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart for the week of August 14, 1999.