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Heβs (Dm7)laugh ing with an oth er girl and ing
with an (Dm7)oth er heart.
(Dm7)Plac ing high stakes, mak ing hearts ache.
Heβs (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 is left to (Dm7)chance,
no place to be (Am7)end ing but some where to start.
No need to ask heβs 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, in sur ance to (Dm7)hold,
melt all your (Am7)mem βries and change in (Dm7)gold,
his eyes are like (Am7)an gels his heart is cold.
No need to ask heβs 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 β Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Smooth Operator" by Sade: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of 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 β the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About βSmooth Operatorβ
- Can I sing "Smooth Operator" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes β Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Smooth Operator" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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 β the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Smooth Operator" with this accompaniment?
- Yes β 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 β 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 β 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 β 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Smooth Operator" with lyrics?
- Yes β this is a free karaoke slide for "Smooth Operator" by Sade. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does β a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Smooth Operator" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Smooth Operator" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes β the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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