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Smooth Criminal

Michael Jackson

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Smooth Criminal by Michael Jackson

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1980s Genre: Pop Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Interlude
| 8 Bars |

Instruments
  Am Bm   C Bm G  [x4]

Verse
Am      As He Came Into The Window. WBmas The Sound Of A CrescenCdo               Bm         G​
Am      He Came Into Her ApartmenBmt. He Left The Bloodstains On TheC Carpet                       Bm   G​
Am      She Ran Underneath The Table. He CoBmuld See She Was UnableC                    Bm   G​
Am      So She Ran Into The Bedroom.Bm She Was Struck Down. It WaCs Her Doom                     Bm   G​

Pre-Hook
F   Annie, Are You Okay?  So, Annie, Are You Okay?  Are You Okay, Annie?                     G​
F   Annie, Are You Okay?  So, Annie, Are You Okay?  Are You Okay, Annie?                     G​
F   Annie, Are You Okay?  So, Annie, Are You Okay?  Are You Okay, Annie?                     G​
F   Annie, Are You Okay?  So, Annie, Are You Okay?  Are You Okay, AnnEie?

Hook
Am   Annie, Are You Okay? G Will You Tell Us That FYou're Okay?                G​
Am   There's A Sign In The Window. GThat He Struck You - A CreFscendo, Annie                E​
Am   He Came Into Your ApartmentG. He Left The Bloodstains On The CarFpet                           G​
Am   Then You Ran Into The Bedroom. YoGu Were Struck Down. It Was YoFur Doom                        E​

Post-Hook
F   Annie, Are You Okay?  So, Annie, Are You Okay?  Are You Okay, Annie?                     G​
F   Annie, Are You Okay?  So, Annie, Are You Okay?  Are You Okay, Annie?                     G​
F   Annie, Are You Okay?  So, Annie, Are You Okay?  Are You Okay, Annie?                     G​

Bridge
F     E You've Been Hit By. You've Been Hit By A Smooth Criminal

Instruments
  Am Bm   C Bm G
  Am Bm   C Bm G

Verse
Am   So They Came In To The Out Way. ItBm Was Sunday, What A BlCack Day                Bm        G​
Am   Mouth-To-Mouth Resuscitation. SouBmnding Heartbeats, IntimidaCtions                       Bm   G​

Post-Hook
F   Annie, Are You Okay?  So, Annie, Are You Okay?  Are You Okay, Annie?                     G​

Instruments
  Am Bm   C Bm G  [x2]
  Am   Am   Am   Am
  Am Bm   C Bm G  [x4]

Hook
Am   Annie, Are You Okay? G(I Don't Know)
Will You Tell FUs That You're Okay? (I Don'Gt Know)
Am   There's A Sound At The Window (I GDon't Know)
Then He StruckF You, A Crescendo Annie? (I EDon't Know)
Am   He Came Into Your Apartment (GI Don't Know)
Left Bloodstains On FThe Carpet (I DonG't Know Why, Baby)
Am   And Then You Ran Into The Bedroom (HelpG Me)
You Were Struck FDown. It Was Your Doom Annie (DEag Gone It)

Hook
Am   Annie, Are You Okay? G(Dag Gone It, Baby)
Will You Tell FUs That You're Okay? (Dag GoGne It, Baby)
Am   There's A Sound At The Window (DaGg Gone It, Baby)
Then He StruckF You, A Crescendo Annie (HooE! Hoo!)
Am   He Came Into Your Apartment, G(Dag Gone It)
Left Bloodstains On FThe Carpet (Hoo!)G​
Am   And Then You Ran Into The Bedroom (Hoo!G Hoo!)
You Were Struck FDown (Dag Gone It). It Was Your Doom, Annie (Ow!)   E​

Instruments (Fade out)
  Am Bm   C Bm G  [x4]
  Am Bm   C Bm G  [x4]
  Am Bm   C Bm G  [x4]
  Am Bm   C Bm G  [x4]
Also available in: C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Smooth Criminal?

The chords for Smooth Criminal are: Am, Bm, C, G, F, E

What is the original key of Smooth Criminal?

The original key is Am.

What is the difficulty of playing Smooth Criminal?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Smooth Criminal in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Smooth Criminal be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Smooth Criminal on ukulele?

Chord Smooth Criminal can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Smooth Criminal?

Smooth Criminal uses 6 chords: Am, Bm, C, G, F, E

What is the easiest way to play Smooth Criminal?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Smooth Criminal released in?

Smooth Criminal was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Smooth Criminal?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Smooth Criminal to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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