What key is "Smooth Criminal" in?

"Smooth Criminal" by Michael Jackson is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 115 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Smooth Criminal" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Smooth Criminal" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Smooth Criminal" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Michael Jackson can I play here?

Try "MAN IN THE MIRROR", "YOU ROCK MY WORLD", "LOVING YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

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?

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So, An nie are you O K?

Are you O K, An nie?

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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.

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

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 115 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Smooth Criminal”

What key is "Smooth Criminal" in?: "Smooth Criminal" by Michael Jackson is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 115 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Smooth Criminal" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Smooth Criminal" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Smooth Criminal" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Michael Jackson can I play here?: Try "MAN IN THE MIRROR", "YOU ROCK MY WORLD", "LOVING YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.