Off The Wall

by Michael Jackson
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Lyrics

Mm,

(Ebm)mm.

When the (Ebm7)world is on your shoul der,

got ta straight en up your act and boog ie down.

If you can’t hang with the feel ing,

then there ain’t no room for you in this part of town.

’Cause we’re the par ty peo ple night and day,

liv in’ cra zy, that’s the on ly way.

So, to (Abm7)night,

got ta (Cbmaj7)leave that nine to five up on the shelf,

and just en (Abm7)joy your selves.

Groove,

and let the (Cbmaj7)mad ness in the mu sic get to you,

life ain’t so (Abm7)bad (Gbmaj7)at (Emaj7)all,

if you live it off the wall.

(Life ain’t so bad at all, life off the wall, live your life off the wall, live it off the wall.) You can (Ebm7)shout out all you want to,

’cause there ain’t no sin in folks all get tin’ loud.

take the chance and do it,

one who’s na put you down.

’Cause we’re the par ty peo ple night and day,

liv in’ cra zy, that’s the on ly way.

So, to (Abm7)night,

got ta (Cbmaj7)leave that nine to five up on the shelf,

and just en (Abm7)joy your selves.

Groove,

and let the (Cbmaj7)mad ness in the mu sic get to you,

life ain’t so (Abm7)bad (Gbmaj7)at (Emaj7)all,

if you live it off the wall.

(Life ain’t so bad at all, life off the wall, live your life off the wall, live it off the wall.) You can (Ebm7)wall, live it off the wall.) (Cbmaj7)Do

a what you (Bbm7)want to do, there (Abm7)ain’t no rules, it’s (Cbmaj7)up to you.

It’s (Bmaj7)time

to (Bbm7)come a live, and (Abm7)par ty on right (Bb7sus4)through the night.

Don’t (Ebm7)hide your in hi bi tions,

got ta let that foot loose deep in side your soul.

Wan na see an ex hi bi tion?

Bet ter do it now be fore you get too old.

’Cause we’re the par ty peo ple night and day,

liv in’ cra zy, that’s the on ly way.

So, to (Abm7)night

got ta (Cbmaj7)leave that nine to five up on the shelf,

and just en (Abm7)joy your selves.

Groove,

and let the (Cbmaj7)mad ness in the mu sic get to you,

life ain’t so (Abm7)bad (Gbmaj7)at (Emaj7)all,

if you live it off the wall.

(Life ain’t so bad (Fm)at all, liv in’ on the wall, live (Ebm7)your life off (Fm)the wall.) (Cbmaj7)So, to night,

got ta (Cbmaj7)leave that nine to five up on the shelf,

and just en (Abm7)joy (Gbmaj7)your (Emaj7)selves.

(Abm7)Groove,

let the (Cbmaj7)mad ness in the mu sic get to you,

life ain’t so (Abm7)bad (Gbmaj7)at (Emaj7)all,

To

got ta (Cbmaj7)leave that nine to five up on the shelf,

and just en (Abm7)joy (Gbmaj7)your (Emaj7)selves.

(Abm7)Groove,

let the (Cbmaj7)mad ness in the mu sic get to you,

life ain’t so (Abm7)bad (Gbmaj7)at (Emaj7)all,

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Off The Wall — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Off The Wall" by Michael Jackson as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Ab — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 119 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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 “Off The Wall”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Off The Wall" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Ab, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Off The Wall" by Michael Jackson in?
The backing track is in Ab at 119 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 "Off The Wall" 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 "Off The Wall"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Off The Wall", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Off The Wall" 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 "Off The Wall"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Off The Wall"?
"Off The Wall" 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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Ab, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Off The Wall" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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