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Smooth Operator

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Smooth Operator by Sade

Drum
| 4 Bars |

Intro
  Dm7 Dm7/C#   Dm7/C G6/B  [x2]

Verse
DiDm7amond LAm7ife,   Gm7      Am7       Dm7      Am7   LovGm7er BAm7oy
We Dm7Move In SpacAm7e With Minimum Gm7Waste And Am7Maximum Joy  Dm7        Am7      Gm7    Am7
Dm7City LAm7ights,  Gm7       Am7      Dm7       Am7 And BusGm7inesAm7s Nights
When YoDm7u RequireAm7 Streetcar DGm7esire ForAm7 Higher Dm7Heights  Am7      Gm7    Am7

Pre-Hook
  Gm7 No Place For BeginnerAm7s Or Sensitive Hearts      Dm7    Dm7/C#         Dm7/C      G6/B
  Gm7 When SentimentAm7 Is Left To Chance  Dm9      Dm9
  Gm7 No Place To Be EndinAm7g But Somewhere To Start, No Need TDm7o Ask    Dm7

Hook
He's A SmoDm7oth OperatorAm7,        Gm7       Am7          Dm7   SmoAm7oth OperGm7atorAm7
Dm7Smooth Am7OperatGm7or,     Am7           Dm7      Am7SmoothGm7 OpeAm7rator

Post-Hook
Dm7Coast ToAm7 Coast,Gm7 La To CAm7hicago, WesDm7tern MAm7ale    Gm7    Am7
Dm7Across The NAm7orth And SouGm7th, To Key Am7Largo, Love ForDm7 Sale   Am7     Gm7    Am7

Instruments (Guitar)
  Dm7   Dm7   Gm7   Am7  [x2]

Instruments (Saxophone)
  Dm7   Gm7 Am7   Dm7   Gm7 Am7  [x2]

Verse
Dm7Face TAm7o Face, Gm7      Am7           Dm7  Each CAm7lassiGm7c CaAm7se
We ShDm7adow Box Am7And Double Gm7Cross, YeAm7t Need The Dm7Chase      Am7      Gm7    Am7

Pre-Hook
  Gm7 A License To LoveAm7, Insurance To Hold     Dm7    Dm7/C#         Dm7/C      G6/B
  Gm7 Melts All Your MemoAm7ries And Change Into Gold              Dm9      Dm9
  Gm7 His Eyes Are Like AngelAm7s But His Heart Is Cold, No NeedDm7 To Ask Dm7

Hook
Dm7Smooth Am7OperatGm7or,     Am7           Dm7      Am7SmoothGm7 OpeAm7rator
Dm7Smooth Am7OperatGm7or,     Am7           Dm7      Am7SmoothGm7 OpeAm7rator

Hook
Dm7Smooth Am7OperatGm7or,     Am7           Dm7      Am7SmoothGm7 OpeAm7rator
SmDm7ooth OpeAm7rator,  Gm7       Am7       Gm7      Am7Smooth Operator

Outro
(SDm7mootAm7h OperaGm7tor.Am7...)
—Fade—
Also available in: C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Smooth Operator?

The chords for Smooth Operator are: Dm7, Dm7/C#, Dm7/C, G6/B, Am7, Gm7, Dm9

What is the original key of Smooth Operator?

The original key is Dm7.

What is the difficulty of playing Smooth Operator?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Smooth Operator in another key?

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

Can Smooth Operator be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Smooth Operator on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Smooth Operator?

Smooth Operator uses 7 chords: Dm7, Dm7/C#, Dm7/C, G6/B, Am7, Gm7, Dm9

What is the easiest way to play Smooth Operator?

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 Operator released in?

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

Are there easier chord versions for Smooth Operator?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Smooth Operator 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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