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Key: D

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard

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[Dm]Man [Dm]it's [A#]a [A7]hot one
[Dm]Like [Dm]seven [A#]inches [A7]from the midday sun
[Dm]Well I [Dm]hear you [A#]whisper and [A7]the words melt everyone
But you stay so cool
My muñequita
My Spanish Harlem Mona Lisa
[Dm]You're [Dm]my [A#]reason [A7]for reason
The step in my groove
Yeah
[Dm]And if [Dm]you say, [A#]"This life [A7]ain't good enough"
[Dm]I'd give [Dm]my world [A#]to lift [A7]you up
[Gm7]I could change [A#/F]my life to [C7/E]better suit your mood
'Cause you're so smooth
[Dm]And it's [Dm]just like [A#]the ocean [A7]under the moon
[Dm]Well it's the [Dm]same as the [A#]emotion that I [A7]get from you
[Dm]You got the [Dm]kind of lovin' [A#]that can be [A7]so smooth, yeah
[Gm7]Gimme your [Gm7]heart, make [A7#5]it real
[Dm]Or [D] melse [A#]forget [A7]about it
[Dm]I'll [Dm]tell [A#]you [A7]one thing
[Dm]If you [Dm]would leave [A#]it would [A7]be a crying shame
[Dm]In every breath [Dm]and every word [A#]I hear your [A7]name callin' me out
[Dm]Out from [Dm]the barrio [A#]you hear [A7]my rhythm from your radio
[Dm]You feel [Dm]the turning [A#]of the [A7]world so soft and slow
[Dm]Turning [Dm]you [A#]round [A7]and round
[Dm]And if [Dm]you say, [A#]"This life [A7]ain't good enough"
[Dm]I would [Dm]give my [A#]world to [A7]lift you up
[Gm7]I could change [A#/F]my life to [C7/E]better suit your mood
'Cause you're so smooth
[Dm]And it's [Dm]just like [A#]the ocean [A7]under the moon
[Dm]Well it's the [Dm]same as the [A#]emotion that I [A7]get from you
[Dm]You got the [Dm]kind of lovin' [A#]that can be [A7]so smooth, yeah
[Gm7]Gimme your [Gm7]heart, make [A7#5]it real
[Dm]Or [D] melse [A#]forget [A7]about it
[Dm]And just [Dm]like the [A#]ocean under [A7]the moon
[Dm]Well it's the [Dm]same as the [A#]emotion that I [A7]get from you
[Dm]You got the [Dm]kind of lovin' [A#]that can be [A7]so smooth, yeah
[Gm7]Gimme your [Gm7]heart make [A7#5]it real
[Dm]Or [D] melse [A#]forget [A7]about it
Yeah
[Dm]Or [D] melse [A#]forget [A7]about it
[Dm]Or [D] melse [A#]forget [A7]about it
[Dm]Let's [Dm]not [A#]forget [A7]about it
[Gm7]Gimme your [Gm7]heart make [A7#5]it real
[Dm]Or [D] melse [A#]forget [A7]about it
Yeah
[Dm]Let's [Dm]not [A#]forget [A7]about it
[Dm]No, [Dm]oh, [A#]no
[Dm]Oh, [Dm]Let's [A#]not [A7]forget about it
Oh, no, no
[Dm]Oh, [Dm]Let's [A#]not [A7]forget about it
Yeah ahh
[Dm]Ohh [Dm]Let's [A#]don't [A7]forget about it

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Supernatural (Remastered)

Released 2026

Genre

Latin Rock Blues Rock

Songwriter Santana

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

Versi Studio (Versi 2) Alternative By Contributor

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • Capo Fret 2 Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key D (D Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Medium

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 10 Unique Chords

Genre Latin Rock

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Smooth by Santana is played in the key of D. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: A7 (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Smooth by Santana: sounding in D (Capo Fret 2, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in D (Capo on Fret 2 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open chords (Dm, A#, A7, Gm7, A#/F, C7/E, A7#5, D) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Dm to A# requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

i – VI – V – iv – VI – VII – III – ♭VII – II – vi

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Dm A# A7 Gm

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

A#/F C# F7 C7 E A#m

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key D Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into C, maintaining D sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family D

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of D. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I D Tonic

ii Em Supertonic

iii F#m Mediant

IV G Subdominant

V A Dominant

vi Bm Submediant

vii° C#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 10 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (C#)

check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: D • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – VI – V – iv – VI – VII – III – ♭VII – II – vi • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 2

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quiz How to play the easy chords for Smooth (Santana)?

To play the Easy Chords for Smooth, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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The original recording key for Smooth by Santana is D. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Supernatural (Remastered)

Released 2026

Genre

Latin Rock Blues Rock

Songwriter Santana

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

Versi Studio (Versi 2) Alternative By Contributor

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • Capo Fret 2 Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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[Dm]Man [Dm]it's [A#]a [A7]hot one
[Dm]Like [Dm]seven [A#]inches [A7]from the midday sun
[Dm]Well I [Dm]hear you [A#]whisper and [A7]the words melt everyone
But you stay so cool
My muñequita
My Spanish Harlem Mona Lisa
[Dm]You're [Dm]my [A#]reason [A7]for reason
The step in my groove
Yeah
[Dm]And if [Dm]you say, [A#]"This life [A7]ain't good enough"
[Dm]I'd give [Dm]my world [A#]to lift [A7]you up
[Gm7]I could change [A#/F]my life to [C7/E]better suit your mood
'Cause you're so smooth
[Dm]And it's [Dm]just like [A#]the ocean [A7]under the moon
[Dm]Well it's the [Dm]same as the [A#]emotion that I [A7]get from you
[Dm]You got the [Dm]kind of lovin' [A#]that can be [A7]so smooth, yeah
[Gm7]Gimme your [Gm7]heart, make [A7#5]it real
[Dm]Or [D] melse [A#]forget [A7]about it
[Dm]I'll [Dm]tell [A#]you [A7]one thing
[Dm]If you [Dm]would leave [A#]it would [A7]be a crying shame
[Dm]In every breath [Dm]and every word [A#]I hear your [A7]name callin' me out
[Dm]Out from [Dm]the barrio [A#]you hear [A7]my rhythm from your radio
[Dm]You feel [Dm]the turning [A#]of the [A7]world so soft and slow
[Dm]Turning [Dm]you [A#]round [A7]and round
[Dm]And if [Dm]you say, [A#]"This life [A7]ain't good enough"
[Dm]I would [Dm]give my [A#]world to [A7]lift you up
[Gm7]I could change [A#/F]my life to [C7/E]better suit your mood
'Cause you're so smooth
[Dm]And it's [Dm]just like [A#]the ocean [A7]under the moon
[Dm]Well it's the [Dm]same as the [A#]emotion that I [A7]get from you
[Dm]You got the [Dm]kind of lovin' [A#]that can be [A7]so smooth, yeah
[Gm7]Gimme your [Gm7]heart, make [A7#5]it real
[Dm]Or [D] melse [A#]forget [A7]about it
[Dm]And just [Dm]like the [A#]ocean under [A7]the moon
[Dm]Well it's the [Dm]same as the [A#]emotion that I [A7]get from you
[Dm]You got the [Dm]kind of lovin' [A#]that can be [A7]so smooth, yeah
[Gm7]Gimme your [Gm7]heart make [A7#5]it real
[Dm]Or [D] melse [A#]forget [A7]about it
Yeah
[Dm]Or [D] melse [A#]forget [A7]about it
[Dm]Or [D] melse [A#]forget [A7]about it
[Dm]Let's [Dm]not [A#]forget [A7]about it
[Gm7]Gimme your [Gm7]heart make [A7#5]it real
[Dm]Or [D] melse [A#]forget [A7]about it
Yeah
[Dm]Let's [Dm]not [A#]forget [A7]about it
[Dm]No, [Dm]oh, [A#]no
[Dm]Oh, [Dm]Let's [A#]not [A7]forget about it
Oh, no, no
[Dm]Oh, [Dm]Let's [A#]not [A7]forget about it
Yeah ahh
[Dm]Ohh [Dm]Let's [A#]don't [A7]forget about it