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Smooth Operator
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Each additional print is $4.99
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Bass Tab Bass/Vocal |
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Notation:
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Bass TAB |
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Instruments:
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Voice Bass Guitar 1 Bass Guitar 2 Backup Vocals |
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Range:
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Voice:
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Pro Credit Eligible:
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Yes |
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Interactive:
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Yes |
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Pages:
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8 |
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Product #:
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MN0083944 |
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Lyrics:
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Contains complete lyrics |
- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
Smooth Operator |
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Voice Bass Guitar 1 Bass Guitar 2 Backup Vocals | |
Vocal Range: |
G3-A4 |
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Scoring: |
Bass Tab Bass/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
F Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
120 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0083944 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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8 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 5/5 based on 1 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"Great to find out the notation for the base solo. Really enjoying playing along with th..." Read reviews
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Lyrics Begin:
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He's laughing with another girl and playing with another heart. |
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Arrangement Details
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Sade |
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Pages: |
8 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Bass Guitar 1 Bass Guitar 2 Backup Vocals | |
Vocal Range: |
G3-A4 |
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Scorings: |
Bass Tab Bass/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
F Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0083944 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately |
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Metronome: |
q = 120 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Notation: |
Bass TAB |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Smooth Operator
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Date: |
1984 |
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Publisher: |
Sony/ATV Music Publishing |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0083944 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
He's laughing with another girl and playing with another heart. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The bass TAB edition of “Smooth Operator” is in F major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.
Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the bass TAB score for “Smooth Operator” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this bass TAB arrangement include?
The bass TAB arrangement of “Smooth Operator” is written for voice, bass guitar 1, bass guitar 2 and backup vocals. The score includes tablature rather than standard notation, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “Smooth Operator” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Smooth Operator” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Smooth Operator” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.
About This Arrangement
This digital sheet music edition of “Smooth Operator” by Sade is a bass TAB arrangement available for instant download and printing. The song was composed by Ray St. John. This edition is 8 pages long. The published key is F major.
The tempo marking is moderately, around 120 BPM. It's arranged for Voice, Bass Guitar 1, Bass Guitar 2 and Backup Vocals. This edition contains complete lyrics. It's categorized as Pop on Musicnotes.
This song is available in 32 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels. Based on 1 rating, it averages 5.0 out of 5. From a customer review: “Great to find out the notation for the base solo. Really enjoying playing along with the CD.”
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