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Smooth Criminal

Michael Jackson

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Smooth Criminal by Michael Jackson in the key of C

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

Instruments
  Cm Dm   D# Dm A#  [x4]

Verse
Cm      As He Came Into The Window. WDmas The Sound Of A CrescenD#do                Dm         A#​
Cm      He Came Into Her ApartmenDmt. He Left The Bloodstains On TheD# Carpet                        Dm   A#​
Cm      She Ran Underneath The Table. He CoDmuld See She Was UnableD#                     Dm   A#​
Cm      So She Ran Into The Bedroom.Dm She Was Struck Down. It WaD#s Her Doom                      Dm   A#​

Pre-Hook
G#   Annie, Are You Okay?  So, Annie, Are You Okay?  Are You Okay, Annie?                      A#​
G#   Annie, Are You Okay?  So, Annie, Are You Okay?  Are You Okay, Annie?                      A#​
G#   Annie, Are You Okay?  So, Annie, Are You Okay?  Are You Okay, Annie?                      A#​
G#   Annie, Are You Okay?  So, Annie, Are You Okay?  Are You Okay, AnniGe?

Hook
Cm   Annie, Are You Okay? A# Will You Tell Us That YG#ou're Okay?                  A#​
Cm   There's A Sign In The Window. A#That He Struck You - A CresG#cendo, Annie                  G​
Cm   He Came Into Your ApartmentA#. He Left The Bloodstains On The CarpG#et                             A#​
Cm   Then You Ran Into The Bedroom. YoA#u Were Struck Down. It Was YouG#r Doom                          G​

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

Bridge
G#      GYou've Been Hit By. You've Been Hit By A Smooth Criminal

Instruments
  Cm Dm   D# Dm A#
  Cm Dm   D# Dm A#

Verse
Cm   So They Came In To The Out Way. ItDm Was Sunday, What A BlD#ack Day                 Dm        A#​
Cm   Mouth-To-Mouth Resuscitation. SouDmnding Heartbeats, IntimidaD#tions                        Dm   A#​

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

Instruments
  Cm Dm   D# Dm A#  [x2]
  Cm   Cm   Cm   Cm
  Cm Dm   D# Dm A#  [x4]

Hook
Cm   Annie, Are You Okay? A#(I Don't Know)
Will You Tell G#Us That You're Okay? (I Don'tA# Know)
Cm   There's A Sound At The Window (I A#Don't Know)
Then He StruckG# You, A Crescendo Annie? (I DGon't Know)
Cm   He Came Into Your Apartment (A#I Don't Know)
Left Bloodstains On G#The Carpet (I Don'A#t Know Why, Baby)
Cm   And Then You Ran Into The Bedroom (HelpA# Me)
You Were Struck G#Down. It Was Your Doom Annie (DaGg Gone It)

Hook
Cm   Annie, Are You Okay? A#(Dag Gone It, Baby)
Will You Tell G#Us That You're Okay? (Dag GonA#e It, Baby)
Cm   There's A Sound At The Window (DaA#g Gone It, Baby)
Then He StruckG# You, A Crescendo Annie (Hoo!G Hoo!)
Cm   He Came Into Your Apartment, A#(Dag Gone It)
Left Bloodstains On G#The Carpet (Hoo!) A#​
Cm   And Then You Ran Into The Bedroom (Hoo!A# Hoo!)
You Were Struck G#Down (Dag Gone It). It Was Your Doom, Annie (Ow!)    G​

Instruments (Fade out)
  Cm Dm   D# Dm A#  [x4]
  Cm Dm   D# Dm A#  [x4]
  Cm Dm   D# Dm A#  [x4]
  Cm Dm   D# Dm A#  [x4]
Also available in: Am (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Smooth Criminal?

The chords for Smooth Criminal are: Cm, Dm, D#, A#, G#, G

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: Cm, Dm, D#, A#, G#, G

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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