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Smooth Operator

The original key of "Smooth Operator" by Sade is D minor. Released in 1984 as the lead single from their debut album "Diamond Life," the song is a smooth jazz and soul track. It was composed by Sade Adu, the lead vocalist of the band, along with Ray St. John. "Smooth Operator" propelled Sade to international fame, reaching the top 10 in multiple countries and becoming one of their signature songs. An interesting fact is that the lyrics depict a mysterious and seductive character, inspired by Adu's experiences living in London's cosmopolitan culture. Musically, "Smooth Operator" features a sultry groove, sophisticated instrumentation, and Adu's distinctive vocals, creating a captivating and timeless sound.
Smooth Operator - Sade

f d e e e f f
Diamond life lover boy
d f d e e e f e e
We move in space with minimum waste
d f d e f
And maximum joy
d f g f e f f f
City lights and business nights
d f d e e f e f e
When you require streetcar desire
d f d e
For higher heights

g d e f e f f e f e e
No place for beginners or sensitive hearts
g g f f e f e e f e e
When sentiment is left to chance
g g f f e f f e f e f
No place to be ending but somewhere to start

f f f d
No need to ask
f f f e d d d
He's a smooth operator
f f e d e d
Smooth operator
f f e d d d
Smooth operator
f f e d e d
Smooth operator

a f g f a f a g g a f g
Coast to coast , L . A . to Chicago , western male
g a f g f a f a g g a f g
Across the north and south to key largo , love for sale

d f g f e f f f
Face to face , each classic case
d f d e f e f e
We shadow box and double cross
d f d e
Yet need the chase

g d e f e f e f e e
A license to love , insurance to hold
g g f e e e e e
Melts all your memories and change into gold
g g f f e f f e f e f
His eyes are like angels but his heart is cold



f f f d
No need to ask
f f f e d d d
He's a smooth operator
f f e d e d
Smooth operator
f f e d d d
Smooth operator
f f e d e d
Smooth operator

a f g f a f a g g a f g
Coast to coast , L . A . to Chicago , western male
g a f g f a f a g g a f g
Across the north and south to key largo , love for sale



f f e d e d
Smooth operator
f f e d d d
Smooth operator
f f e d e d
Smooth operator