Smooth Criminal

by Michael Jackson

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As he came in to the (G)win dow, it was the (C)sound of a cre (G)scen do.

He came in to her a (G)part ment, he left the (C)blood stains on the (G)car pet.

She ran un der neath the (G)ta ble, he could (C)see she was un (G)a ble.

So she ran in to the (G)bed room, she was (C)struck down.

It was (G)her doom.

An nie, are you O K?

So, An nie, are you O K?

Are you (G)O K, An nie?

An nie, are you O K?

So, An nie, are you O K?

Are you (G)O K, An nie?

An nie, are you O K?

So, An nie, are you O K?

Are you (G)O K, An nie?

An nie, are you O K?

So, An nie, are you (E7sus)O K?

Are you (E)O K, An (Am)nie?

An nie, are you (G)O K?

Will you (F)tell us that you’re (G)O K?

There’s a sign in the (G)win dow that he (F)struck you, a cre (E)scen do, An (Am)nie.

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

He left the (F)blood stains on the (G)car pet.

Then you ran in to the (G)bed room, you were (F)struck down.

It was (E)your doom.

An nie, are you O K?

So, An nie, are you O K?

Are you (G)O K, An nie?

An nie, are you O K?

So, An nie, are you O K?

Are you (G)O K, An nie?

An nie, are you O K?

So, An nie, are you O K?

Are you (G)O K, An nie?

(E)You’ve been hit by, you’ve been hit by a smooth crim i (Am)nal.

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

Mouth to mouth re sus ci (G)ta tion, sound ing (C)heart beats, in tim i (G)da tions.

An nie, are you O K?

So, An nie, are you O K?

Are you (G)O K, An nie?

An nie, are you O K?

So, An nie, are you O K?

Are you (G)O K, An nie?

An nie, are you O K?

So, An nie, are you O K?

Are you (G)O K, An nie?

An nie, are you O K?

So, An nie, are you (E7sus)O K?

Are you (E)O K, An (Am)nie?

An nie, are you (G)O K?

Will you (F)tell us that you’re (G)O K?

There’s a sign in the (G)win dow that he (F)struck you, a cre (E)scen do, An (Am)nie.

He came in to your a (G)part ment, left the (F)blood stains on the (G)car pet.

Then you ran in to the (G)bed room, you were (F)struck down.

It was (E)your doom.

An nie, are you O K?

So, An nie, are you O K?

Are you (G)O K, An nie?

(E)You’ve been hit by, you’ve been struck by a smooth crim i (Am)nal.

An nie, are you (G)O K?

Will you (F)tell us that you’re (G)O K?

There’s a sign in the (G)win dow that he (F)struck you, a cre (E)scen do, An (Am)nie.

He came in to your a (G)part ment, left (F)blood stains on the (G)car pet.

Then you ran in to the (G)bed room, you were (F)struck down.

It was (E)your doom, An (Am)nie.

An nie, are you (G)O K?

Will you (F)tell us that you’re (G)O K?

There’s a sign in the (G)win dow that he (F)struck you, a cre (E)scen do, An (Am)nie.

He came in to your a (G)part ment, left (F)blood stains on the (G)car pet.

Then you ran in to the (G)bed room, you were (F)struck down.

It was (E)your doom, An (Am)nie.

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 C at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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.