The song was written by Itaal Shur and Rob Thomas, the lead singer of the band Matchbox Twenty. Originally conceived by Shur as an instrumental titled Room 17, the demo was sent to Rob Thomas who wrote the lyrics and vocal melody, transforming it into the well-known Smooth. The song was recorded by Santana featuring Rob Thomas on vocals for the album Supernatural. The blend of rock and Latin music elements led to the songs massive success, aiding ... See more [+] Santanas resurgence in popularity. Smooth became a hit in the late 90s, garnering several awards, including Grammys for Record of the Year.
Key: Am
Introduction:
Am
F
E
x4
Am
F
E
Man it's a hot one
E7
Am
F
E
Like seven inches from the midday sun
E7
Dm7
Dm7
Dm7
I hear you whisper and the words melt everyone
E7
Am
F
E
But you stay so cool
E7
Am
F
E
E7
Am
F
E
My munequita, my Spanish Harlem Mona Lisa
E7
Dm7
Dm7
Dm7
Your my reason for reason
E7
Am
F
E
The step in my groove
E7
Am
F
E
E7
And if you say this life ain't good enough
Am
F
E
E7
I would give my world to lift you up
Am
F
E
E7
Dm7
Dm7
Dm7
I could change my life to better suit your mood
G
B4
B4
E7(#9)
Cause you're so smooth
Am
F
E
E7
And it's just like the ocean under the moon
Am
F
E
E7
Well that's the same as the emotion that I get from you
Am
F
E
E7
You got the kind of lovin that can be so smooth
Dm7
E7
Gimme your heart, make it real
Am
Or else forget about it
Am
F
E
Am
F
E
I'll tell you one thing
E7
Am
F
E
If you would leave it would be a crying shame
E7
Dm7
Dm7
Dm7
In every breath and every word, I hear your name
E7
Am
F
E
calling me out
E7
Am
F
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E7
Am
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E
Out from the barrio, you hear my rhythm from your radio
E7
Dm7
Dm7
Dm7
You feel the turning of the world so soft and slow
E7
Am
F
E
Turning you round and round
E7
Am
F
E
E7
And if you say this life ain't good enough
Am
F
E
E7
I would give my world to lift you up
Am
F
E
E7
Dm7
Dm7
Dm7
I could change my life to better suit your mood
G
B4
B4
E7(#9)
Cause you're so smooth
Am
F
E
E7
And it's just like the ocean under the moon
Am
F
E
E7
Well that's the same as the emotion that I get from you
Am
F
E
E7
You got the kind of lovin that can be so smooth
Dm7
E7
Gimme your heart, make it real
Am
Or else forget about it
Am
F
E
Dm7
Dm7
Dm7
B4
E7
Am
F
E
E7
And it's just like the ocean under the moon
Am
F
E
E7
Well that's the same as the emotion that I get from you