This is it,
here I stand
I’m the light of the world, I feel grand.
Got this love
I can feel;
and I know, yes for sure, it is real.
And it feels as though I’ve seen your face a (Bb)thou sand times, and you said you real ly know me just your self.
And I know that you have got ad dict ed (Bb)with your eyes, but you say you’re gon na live it for your self.
Oh, Oh.
yeah.
I nev er heard a sin gle (Bbmaj7)word a bout you;
fall ing in love was n’t my plan.
I nev er thought that I would (Bbmaj7)be your lov er.
Come on, please, just un der stand.
This is it
I can say;
I’m the light of your world, run a way.
We can feel
this is real;
ev ’ry time I’m in love, then I feel.
And I feel as though I’ve known you since a (Bb)thou sand years, and you tell me that you’ve seen my face be fore.
And you said to me you don’t want me ed (Bb)hang ing ’round; man y times I wan na do it here be fore.
Oh, yeah.
yeah.
I nev er heard a sin gle (Bbmaj7)word a bout you;
fall ing in love was n’t my plan.
I nev er thought that I would (Bbmaj7)be your lov er.
Come on, please, just un der stand.
This it it - stand.
I nev er heard a sin gle (Bbmaj7)word a bout you;
fall ing in love was n’t my plan.
I nev er thought that I would (Bbmaj7)be your lov er.
Come on, dear, please un der stand.
I nev er heard a sin gle (Bbmaj7)word a bout you;
fall ing in love was n’t my plan.
I nev er thought that I would (Bbmaj7)be your lov er.
Come on, dear, please un der stand.
This Is It — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "This Is It" by Michael Jackson: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Eb, 96 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “This Is It”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "This Is It" by Michael Jackson in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 96 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 "This Is It" 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 "This Is It"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "This Is It", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "This Is It" 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 "This Is It"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "This Is It"?
- "This Is It" 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.
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