Smooth Criminal

by Michael Jackson
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Lyrics

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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Smooth Criminal" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 100 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

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.

Try other practice modes:

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About “Smooth Criminal”

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.

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