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I (A)took my ba (E)by on a (A6)Sa tur day (E)bang.
Boy is (A)that girl with (E)you?
Yes, we’re (A6)one and the (E)same.
Now (A)I be lieve in mi ra cles and a (A)mi ra (CN.C.)cle has hap pened to night.
(E)But, if you’re (B)think in’ a bout my ba by, it don’t (A)mat ter if you’re black or white.
They (A)print mes (E)sage in the (E)Sun.
I (A)had to tell (E)them I ain’t (A6)se cond to (E)none.
And I (A)told a bout e qua li ty it’s (A)true ei (CN.C.)ther you’re wrong or you’re right.
(E)But, if you’re (B)think in’ a bout my ba by, it don’t (A)mat ter if you’re black or white.
(E)But, if you’re (B)think in’ (CN.C.)’bout my ba by it don’t (A)mat ter (CN.C.)if you’re black or white.
(Em)I am tired of this dev il, I am tired of this stuff.
I am tired of this busi ness, so when the go ing gets rough I ain’t scared of your bro ther I ain’t scared of no sheets.
I ain’t scared of no bod y, girl when the go in’ gets mean.
Pro (C#dim)tec tion for gangs, clubs (F#m)and na (Em)tions caus ing grief in hu man re (F#m)la tions, (Em)it’s a (C#dim)turf war on a glo (F#m)bal (Em)scale I’d ra ther hear both sides of the (F#m)tale.
(Em)See, it’s (C#dim)not a bout rac es (F#m)just plac (Em)es, (C#dim)fac es, where your blood (F#m)comes from is (Em)where your (C#dim)space is.
I’ve seen the bright (F#m)get dull er, I’m (E7)not gon na (CN.C.)spend my life be ing a col our.
Don’t (A)tell me you a gree with me when I saw you kick ing dirt in my eye.
(E)But if you’re (B)think in’ a bout my ba by it don’t (A)mat ter if you’re black or white.
(E)I said, if you’re (B)think in’ a bout bein’ my ba by it don’t (A)mat ter if you’re black or white.
(E)I said, if you’re (B)think in’ of bein’ my bro ther it don’t (A)mat ter if you’re black or white.
Al right, al
Ooh, ooh.
Al (A6)right.
(Yeah, yeah, yeah.) (A)Now al right, al (A6)right.
Ooh, ooh.
Al (A6)right.
(Yeah, yeah, yeah.) (A)Now al right, al (A6)right.
Ooh, ooh.
(A6)right.
It’s black, it’s white, it’s (A6)tough for you to (E)get by.
It’s black, it’s white, (E)woo!
It’s black, it’s white, it’s
(Yeah, yeah, yeah.) black, it’s white, (E)woo!
It’s
Black Or White — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Black Or White" by Michael Jackson: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 110 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Black Or White”
- Can I sing "Black Or White" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Black Or White" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in E, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Black Or White" by Michael Jackson in?
- The backing track is in E at 110 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Black Or White" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Black Or White"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Black Or White", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Black Or White" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Black Or White"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Black Or White"?
- "Black Or White" was originally performed by Michael Jackson. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Michael Jackson are available?
- Other accompaniments by Michael Jackson: "Baby Be Mine", "Beat It", "Come Together". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Black Or White" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Black Or White" by Michael Jackson. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Black Or White" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Black Or White" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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