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Smooth Criminal

"Smooth Criminal" by Michael Jackson is originally performed in the key of A minor. Released in 1987 as part of his album "Bad," the song became one of Jackson's signature hits. Jackson both performed and composed the song, which features his iconic vocal style and intricate dance moves. A notable curiosity about "Smooth Criminal" is its distinctive sound, characterized by a pulsating bassline, sharp percussion, and Jackson's trademark vocal delivery. The song's lyrics tell the story of a woman attacked in her home by a smooth criminal, with Jackson's vocals conveying a sense of urgency and tension.
Smooth Criminal - Michael Jackson

e e e e d e f# f#
As he came into
e f# g g
The window
g g f# d ( e )
It was the sound of a crescendo
e e e e d e f# f#
He came into
e f# g g
Her apartment
g g f# d ( e )
He left the bloodstains on the carpet
e e e e d e f# f#
She ran underneath the table
e f# g g
He could see she was unable
g g f# d ( e )
So she ran into
e e e e d e f# f#
The bedroom
e f# g g
She was struck down ,
g g f# d ( e )
It was her doom

e e g a g e
Annie , are you ok?
e e g a g e
So , Annie are you ok
f# f# d d e
Are you ok , Annie?
e e g a g e
Annie , are you ok?
e e g a g e
So , Annie are you ok
f# f# d d e
Are you ok , Annie?

e e g a g e
Annie , are you ok?
e e g a g e
So , Annie are you ok?
f# f# d d e
Are you ok , Annie?
e e g a g e
Annie , are you ok?
b b b D b
So , Annie are you ok ,
b b D b D E
are you ok Annie?

Refrão :

G G G G F# D
Annie are you ok?
F# F# F# F# E C
Will you tell us that you’re ok?
E E D# D# ( E )
There’s a sign in the window
G G G G F# D
That he struck you – a crescendo Annie
F# F# F# F# E C
He came into your apartment
E E D# D# E F#
He left the bloodstains on the carpet
G G G G F# D
Then you ran into the bedroom
F# F# F# F# E C
You were struck down
E E D# D# ( E )
It was your doom

e e g a g e
Annie , are you ok?
e e g a g e
So , Annie are you ok
f# f# d d e
Are you ok , Annie?
e e g a g e
Annie , are you ok?
e e g a g e
So , Annie are you ok
f# f# d d e
Are you ok , Annie?
e e g a g e
Annie , are you ok?
e e g a g e
So , Annie are you ok
f# f# d d e
Are you ok , Annie?

( You’ve been hit by
You’ve been hit by a smooth criminal )

e e e e d e f# f#
So they came into the outway
e f# g g
It was Sunday
g g f# d ( e )
What a black day
e e e e d e f# f#
Mouth to mouth resuscitation
e f# g g
Sounding heartbeats
g g f# d ( e )
Intimidations

e e g a g e
Annie , are you ok?
e e g a g e
So , Annie are you ok
f# f# d d e
Are you ok , Annie?
e e g a g e
Annie , are you ok?
e e g a g e
So , Annie are you ok
f# f# d d e
Are you ok , Annie?

e e g a g e
Annie , are you ok?
e e g a g e
So , Annie are you ok?
f# f# d d e
Are you ok , Annie?
e e g a g e
Annie , are you ok?
b b b D b
So , Annie are you ok ,
b b D b D E
are you ok Annie?

Refrão :

G G G G F# D
Annie are you ok?
F# F# F# F# E C
Will you tell us that you’re ok?
E E D# D# ( E )
There’s a sign in the window
G G G G F# D
That he struck you – a crescendo Annie
F# F# F# F# E C
He came into your apartment
E E D# D# E F#
He left the bloodstains on the carpet
G G G G F# D
Then you ran into the bedroom
F# F# F# F# E C
You were struck down
E E D# D# ( E )
It was your doom

e e g a g e
Annie , are you ok?
e e g a g e
So , Annie are you ok
f# f# d d e
Are you ok , Annie?
e e g a g e
Annie , are you ok?
e e g a g e
So , Annie are you ok
f# f# d d e
Are you ok , Annie?
e e g a g e
Annie , are you ok?
e e g a g e
So , Annie are you ok
f# f# d d e
Are you ok , Annie?

( You’ve been hit by
You’ve been hit by a smooth criminal )