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Smooth Criminal

Michael Jackson

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

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

Instruments
  Dm Em   F Em C  [x4]

Verse
Dm      As He Came Into The Window. WEmas The Sound Of A CrescenFdo               Em         C​
Dm      He Came Into Her ApartmenEmt. He Left The Bloodstains On TheF Carpet                       Em   C​
Dm      She Ran Underneath The Table. He CoEmuld See She Was UnableF                    Em   C​
Dm      So She Ran Into The Bedroom.Em She Was Struck Down. It WaFs Her Doom                     Em   C​

Pre-Hook
A#   Annie, Are You Okay?  So, Annie, Are You Okay?  Are You Okay, Annie?                      C​
A#   Annie, Are You Okay?  So, Annie, Are You Okay?  Are You Okay, Annie?                      C​
A#   Annie, Are You Okay?  So, Annie, Are You Okay?  Are You Okay, Annie?                      C​
A#   Annie, Are You Okay?  So, Annie, Are You Okay?  Are You Okay, AnniAe?

Hook
Dm   Annie, Are You Okay? C Will You Tell Us That A#You're Okay?                 C​
Dm   There's A Sign In The Window. CThat He Struck You - A CreA#scendo, Annie                 A​
Dm   He Came Into Your ApartmentC. He Left The Bloodstains On The CarA#pet                            C​
Dm   Then You Ran Into The Bedroom. YoCu Were Struck Down. It Was YoA#ur Doom                         A​

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

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

Instruments
  Dm Em   F Em C
  Dm Em   F Em C

Verse
Dm   So They Came In To The Out Way. ItEm Was Sunday, What A BlFack Day                Em        C​
Dm   Mouth-To-Mouth Resuscitation. SouEmnding Heartbeats, IntimidaFtions                       Em   C​

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

Instruments
  Dm Em   F Em C  [x2]
  Dm   Dm   Dm   Dm
  Dm Em   F Em C  [x4]

Hook
Dm   Annie, Are You Okay? C(I Don't Know)
Will You Tell A#Us That You're Okay? (I Don'tC Know)
Dm   There's A Sound At The Window (I CDon't Know)
Then He StruckA# You, A Crescendo Annie? (I DAon't Know)
Dm   He Came Into Your Apartment (CI Don't Know)
Left Bloodstains On A#The Carpet (I Don'Ct Know Why, Baby)
Dm   And Then You Ran Into The Bedroom (HelpC Me)
You Were Struck A#Down. It Was Your Doom Annie (DaAg Gone It)

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

Instruments (Fade out)
  Dm Em   F Em C  [x4]
  Dm Em   F Em C  [x4]
  Dm Em   F Em C  [x4]
  Dm Em   F Em C  [x4]
Also available in: Am (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Smooth Criminal?

The chords for Smooth Criminal are: Dm, Em, F, C, A#, A

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: Dm, Em, F, C, A#, A

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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