Smooth Criminal

by Michael Jackson

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As he came in to the (Ab)win dow, was the (Bbm)sound of a cres (Ab)cen do.

He came in to her a (Ab)part ment he left the (Bbm)blood stains on the (Ab)car pet.

She ran un der neath the (Ab)ta ble.

He could (Bbm)see she was un (Ab)a ble.

So she ran in to the (Ab)bed room.

She was (Bbm)struck down, in it was (Ab)her doom.

(Gb)An nie, are you O K?

So, An nie are you O K?

Are you O K, An nie?

An nie, are you O K?

So, An nie are you O K?

Are you O K, An nie?

An nie, are you O K?

So, An nie are you O K?

Are you O K, An nie?

An nie, are you O K?

So, An nie are you (Fm)O K?

Are you O K, An nie?

An nie are you (Ab)O K?

Will you (Gb)tell us that you’re (Ab)O K?

There’s a sign in the (Ab)win dow that he (Gb)struck you a cres (F)cen do, An nie.

He came in to your a (Ab)part ment.

He left the (Gb)blood stains on the (Ab)car pet.

Then you ran in to the (Ab)bed room.

You were (Gb)struck down.

It was (F)your doom.

(Gb)An nie, are you O K?

So, An nie are you O K?

Are you O K, An nie?

An nie, are you O K?

So, An nie are you O K?

Are you O K, An nie?

An nie, are you O K?

So, An nie are you O K?

Are you O K, An nie?

You’ve been hit by, you’ve been hit by, a smooth cri mi nal.

So they came in to the (Ab)out way, it was (Bbm)Sun day what a (Ab)black day.

Mouth to mouth re sus ci (Ab)ta tion, sound ing (Bbm)heart beats in ti mi (Ab)da tions.

(Gb)An nie, are you O K?

So, An nie are you O K?

Are you O K, An nie?

An nie, are you O K?

So, An nie are you O K?

Are you O K, An nie?

An nie, are you O K?

So, An nie are you O K?

Are you O K, An nie?

An nie, are you O K?

So, An nie are you (Fm)O K?

Are you O K, An nie?

An nie are you (Ab)O K?

Will you (Gb)tell us that you’re (Ab)O K?

There’s a sign in the (Ab)win dow that he (Gb)struck you a cres (F)cen do, An nie.

He came in to your a (Ab)part ment.

He left the (Gb)blood stains on the (Ab)car pet.

Then you ran in to the (Ab)bed room.

You were (Gb)struck down.

It was (F)your doom.

(Gb)An nie, are you O K?

So, An nie are you O K?

Are you O K, An nie?

An nie, are you O K?

So, An nie are you O K?

Are you O K, An nie?

An nie, are you O K?

So, An nie are you O K?

Are you O K, An nie?

You’ve been hit by, you’ve been hit by, a smooth cri mi nal.

You’ve been hit by, you’ve been hit by, a smooth cri mi nal.

An nie are you (Ab)O K?

Will you (Gb)tell us that you’re (Ab)O K?

There’s a sign in the (Ab)win dow that he (Gb)struck you a cres (F)cen do, An nie.

He came in to your a (Ab)part ment.

He left the (Gb)blood stains on the (Ab)car pet.

Then you ran in to the (Ab)bed room.

You were (Gb)struck down.

It was (F)your doom.

An nie are you (Ab)O K?

Will you (Gb)tell us that you’re (Ab)O K?

There’s a sign in the (Ab)win dow that he (Gb)struck you a cres (F)cen do, An nie.

He came in to your a (Ab)part ment.

He left the (Gb)blood stains on the (Ab)car pet.

Then you ran in to the (Ab)bed room.

You were (Gb)struck down.

It was (F)your doom.

Smooth Criminal by Michael Jackson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Smooth Criminal” by Michael Jackson in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Eb at 115 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Smooth Criminal" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Smooth Criminal"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.