He’s (Dm7)laugh ing with an oth er girl and play ing
with an (Dm7)oth er heart.
(Dm7)Plac ing high stakes, mak ing hearts ache.
He’s (Dm7)loved in sev en lan gua ges.
Dia mond nights and ru by lights
high in the sky,
hea ven help him
when he falls.
(Dm7)Dia mond life,
(Dm7)lov er (Am7)boy,
he (Dm7)move in (Am7)space with (Gm7)min i mum waste and (Dm7)max i mum joy.
(Dm7)Ci ty lights
and (Dm7)busi ness (Am7)nights,
when (Dm7)you re quire street (Gm7)car de sire for (Dm7)high er heights.
No place for be (Am7)gin ners or sen si tive (Dm7)hearts,
when sen ti (Am7)ment ’ries is left in to (Dm7)chance,
no place to be (Am7)end ing but some where to start.
No need to ask he’s a (Dm7)smooth op er (Am7)at or,
(Dm7)smooth
(Am7)op er (Gm7)at or,
(Dm7)smooth op er (Am7)at or,
(Dm7)smooth
(Am7)op er (Gm7)at or.
(Dm7)Coast to coast, L.
A.
to Chi (Am7)ca go, (Dm7)west ern male.
A (Dm7)cross the north and south to Key (Am7)Lar go.
(Dm7)Love for sale
(Dm7)Face to face
each (Dm7)clas sic (Am7)case,
we (Dm7)shad ow box and (Gm7)dou ble cross yet (Dm7)need the chase.
A li cence to (Am7)love, ners in sur ance to (Dm7)hold,
melt all your (Am7)mem ’ries and change in to (Dm7)gold,
his eyes are like (Am7)an gels but his heart is cold.
No need to ask he’s a (Dm7)smooth op er (Am7)at or,
(Dm7)smooth
(Am7)op er (Gm7)at or,
(Dm7)smooth op er (Am7)at or,
(Dm7)smooth
(Am7)op er (Gm7)at or.
(Dm7)Coast to coast, L.
A.
to Chi (Am7)ca go, (Dm7)west ern male.
A (Dm7)cross the north and south to Key (Am7)Lar go.
(Dm7)Love for sale
(Dm7)Love for sale.
Smooth Operator — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Smooth Operator" by Sade in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Smooth Operator”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Smooth Operator" by Sade in?
- The backing track is in C at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Smooth Operator" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Smooth Operator"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Smooth Operator", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Smooth Operator" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Smooth Operator"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Smooth Operator"?
- "Smooth Operator" was originally performed by Sade. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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