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Smooth Operator Lyrics by Sade

The Ultimate Collection

1984

[Intro]
He's laughing with another girl
And playing with another heart
Placing high stakes, making hearts ache
He's loved in seven languages
Diamond nights and ruby lights
High in the sky
Heaven help him when he falls

[Verse 1]
Diamond life lover boy
He moves in space with minimum waste and maximum joy
City lights and business nights
When you require streetcar desire for higher heights

[Pre-Chorus]
No place for beginners or sensitive hearts
The sentiment is left to chance
No place to be ending but somewhere to start

[Chorus]
No need to ask, he's a smooth operator
Smooth operator
Smooth operator
Smooth operator

[Post-Chorus]
Coast-to-coast, L.A. to Chicago, western male
Across the North and South, to Key Largo, love for sale

[Verse 2]
Face-to-face, each classic case
We shadowbox and double-cross
Yet need the chase

[Pre-Chorus]
A license to love, insurance to hold
Melts all your memories and change into gold
His eyes are like angels; his heart is cold

[Chorus]
No need to ask, he's a smooth operator
Smooth operator
Smooth operator
Smooth operator

[Post-Chorus]
Coast-to-coast, L.A. to Chicago, western male
Across the North and South, to Key Largo, love for sale

[Outro]
Smooth operator
Smooth operator
Smooth operator
Smooth operator
Smooth operator
Smooth operator
Smooth operator
Smooth operator
Smooth operator
Smooth operator
Smooth operator
Smooth operator
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About “Smooth Operator” by Sade

Read the complete lyrics to "Smooth Operator" by Sade from the album "The Ultimate Collection" in 1984. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under UK Pop, England, In English.

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"Smooth Operator" is credited to Sade. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Smooth Operator" appears on "The Ultimate Collection" in 1984.

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