Man In The Mirror

by Michael Jackson
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Lyrics

I’m gon na make a change

for once in my life.

It’s gon na feel real good, gon na make a diff ’rence.

Gon na make it right.

As I turn up (D)the lar on my fav (D)’rite win ter coat this wind is blow ing my mind.

I see the kids in the (D)street with (Em7)not e nough to eat.

Who am I (C)to be blind?

Pre tend ing not to see their need.

A sum mer’s dis re gard, a bro ken bot tle top

and a one man’s soul.

They (Am7)fol low each oth er on the wind (G)you know.

’Cause they got no where to go.

That’s why I want you to know… I’m (G)start ing with (C)the man in the (D9sus4)mir ror.

I’m (G)ask ing him (C)to change his ways.

And no (G)mess age (C)could have been an y clear er.

If you (D)wan na make the world a bet ter place take a look at your self and then make a change.

Na na (D)na, na na na, na (C)na na na.

I’ve been (D)a tim of a sel (D)fish kind of love.

It’s time that I re al ize

that there are some with no (D)home, not (Em7)a nick el loan.

Could it be (C)real ly me pre that they’re not a lone?

wil low deep ly scarred, some bod y’s bro ken heart

washed out dream.

the pat tern of

see.

place be.

I’m start ing with me.

I’m (G)start ing with (C)the man in the (D9sus4)mir ror.

I’m (G)ask ing him (C)to change his ways.

And no (G)mess age (C)could have been an y clear er.

If you (D)wan na make the world a bet ter place take a look at your self and then make a change.

Na na (D)na, na na na, na (C)na na na.

I’m (G)start ing with (C)the man in the (D9sus4)mir ror.

I’m (G)ask ing him (C)to change his ways.

And no (G)mess age (C)could have been an y clear er.

If you (D)wan na make the world a bet ter place, take a look at your self then make that (Ab)change.

I’m (Ab)start ing with (Db)the man in the (Eb9sus4)mir ror.

I’m (Ab)ask ing him (Db)to change his ways.

And no (Ab)mess age (Db)could have been an y (D)clear er.

If you (Eb)wan na make the world a bet ter place take a look at your self and then make the change.

You got ta get it right while you’ve got the time, ’cause when you close (CN.C.)your heart then you close your, your (Ab)mind.

That (Ab)man, (Db)that man in the (Eb9sus4)mir ror.

I’m (Ab)ask ing him (Db)to change his ways.

And no (Ab)mess age (Db)could have been an y (D)clear er.

If you (Eb)wan na make the world a bet ter place take a look at your self Then make a (Ab)change.

Na na (Eb)na, na na na, na (Db)na na na.

(Eb)(Oh (Ab)yeah!)

Na na (Eb)na, na na na, na (Db)na na na.

I’m gon na make a change.

It’s gon na feel real (Db)good.

“Sham one!” (Change.)

Just lift your self.

You know.

You got to stop it.

(Db)good.

“Sham one!” (Change.)

Just lift your self.

You know.

You got to stop it.

(Change.)

Spoken: Make that change

Man In The Mirror — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Man In The Mirror" by Michael Jackson in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key G, 100 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 “Man In The Mirror

Why does the accompaniment for "Man In The Mirror" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Man In The Mirror" by Michael Jackson in?
The backing track is in G at 100 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 "Man In The Mirror" 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 "Man In The Mirror"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Man In The Mirror", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Man In The Mirror" 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 "Man In The Mirror"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Man In The Mirror"?
"Man In The Mirror" 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", "Black Or White". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "Man In The Mirror" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Man In The Mirror by Michael Jackson, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is G; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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