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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.
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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.
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(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.
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Are you (G)O K, An nie?
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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Smooth Criminal" by Michael Jackson in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 100 BPM.
This arrangement is a great workout for coordinating a walking bass line in your left hand against steady right-hand chords — that bass pattern is what gives the whole piece its prowling, dramatic energy, so spend your first few practice sessions on the left hand alone at around 70 BPM until the walking motion feels automatic.
At 100 BPM the tempo is moderate, but the trickiest moment is the shift to E and E7 — those chords break the otherwise comfortable Am–F–G–C neighborhood, and your fingers will want to hesitate.
Drill the two bars around each E chord on a loop until the transition feels as natural as the rest.
Once both hands are steady separately, combine them but drop the tempo back down; the groove locks in only when neither hand is "thinking." Nail this one and you'll have real confidence with walking bass patterns in any pop or rock song you tackle next.
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About “Smooth Criminal”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Smooth Criminal"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Smooth Criminal" by Michael Jackson played in?
- Smooth Criminal is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Smooth Criminal"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Smooth Criminal" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Smooth Criminal"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Smooth Criminal"?
- "Smooth Criminal" was originally performed by Michael Jackson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Smooth Criminal"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, C, E, E7, F, G.
- What other songs by Michael Jackson can I play here?
- Try "MAN IN THE MIRROR", "YOU ROCK MY WORLD", "LOVING YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Smooth Criminal" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 100 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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