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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 guag es.
Dia mond nights and ru by lights
high in the sky,
heav en help him
when he falls.
(Dm7)Dia mond life,
(Dm7)lov er boy,
he (Dm7)move in space with (Gm7)min i mum waste and (Dm7)max i mum joy.
(Dm7)Cit y lights
and (Dm7)busi ness 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 (Dm7)start.
No need to ask he’s a (Dm7)smooth op er (Am7)a tor,
(Dm7)smooth
(Am7)op er (Gm7)a tor,
(Dm7)smooth op er (Am7)a tor,
(Dm7)smooth
(Am7)op er (Gm7)a tor.
(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 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 (Dm7)cold.
No need to ask he’s a (Dm7)smooth op er (Am7)a tor,
(Dm7)smooth
(Am7)op er (Gm7)a tor,
(Dm7)smooth op er (Am7)a tor,
(Dm7)smooth
(Am7)op er (Gm7)a tor.
(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 Lead Sheet
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"Smooth Operator" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 110 BPM.
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About “Smooth Operator”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Smooth Operator" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Smooth Operator" is in C.
- What key is "Smooth Operator" by Sade played in?
- Smooth Operator 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 Operator"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Smooth Operator" 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 Operator"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Smooth Operator"?
- "Smooth Operator" was originally performed by Sade. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Smooth Operator"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am7, Dm7, Em7, G, Gm7, Gsus4.
- What other songs by Sade can I play here?
- Try "NO ORDINARY LOVE", "THE SWEETEST TABOO", "BY YOUR SIDE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Smooth Operator" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Smooth Operator" is in the key of C at 110 BPM.
- What chords are in "Smooth Operator"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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