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Arrangement Details
By: |
Sade |
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Pages: |
4 |
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Form: |
Solo |
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Instrument: |
Piano | |
Scoring: |
Instrumental Solo |
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Original Published Key: |
F Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0170777 |
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Tempo: |
Power Ballad |
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Metronome: |
q = 112 |
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Genres: |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1984 |
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Publisher: |
Sony/ATV Music Publishing |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0170777 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano solo edition of “Smooth Operator” is in F major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the piano solo 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 piano solo arrangement include?
The piano solo arrangement of “Smooth Operator” is written for piano, allowing one player to perform it with no other musicians.
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
“Smooth Operator” by Sade is a piano solo arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It was written by Helen Adu and Ray St. John. It runs 4 pages.
The original published key is F major. The tempo marking is power ballad, around 112 BPM. The scoring is for Piano.
It falls under the Instrumental Pop style category. This song is available in 14 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.
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