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Santana’s Grammy-winning collaboration with Rob Thomas featuring a signature Latin rock groove and iconic guitar solo. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Tip: Accent the “and” of beat 2 and 4 to capture the Latin feel; mute the strings with your strumming hand on the downstrokes for percussive effect.
Full Song
Verse 1
Chorus
Verse 2
Chorus
Bridge
Verse 3 / Guitar Solo
Chorus
Chorus / Outro
Practice tip: Isolate the A to D chord change, as it’s the core of the song; practice hitting the bass note of the chord first on the downbeat before strumming to emulate the recorded bass line.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Smooth"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, F, E, Dm and G.
Is "Smooth" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Smooth" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Smooth"?
It was written by Rob Thomas, Itaal Shur, and released in 1999.