I took my ba (E)by on a (A)Sa tur day (E)bang.
Boy is (A)that girl with (E)you?
Yes, we’re (E)one and the same.
Now I (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 print my mes (E)sage in the (A)Sa tur day (E)Sun.
I is (A)had to tell (E)them I ain’t (E)se cond to none.
Now I (A)told a bout e qua li ty and 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 broth er I ain’t scared of no sheets.
I ain’t scared of no bod y, girl when the go in’ gets mean.
Pro (Em6)tec tion for gangs, clubs and na tions caus ing grief in hu man re la tions, it’s a (Em6)turf war on a glo bal scale I’d ra ther hear both sides of the tale.
See, it’s (Em6)not a bout rac es just plac es, (Em6)fac es, where your blood comes from is where your (Em6)space is.
I’ve seen the bright get dull er, I’m 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 broth er it don’t (A)mat ter if you’re black or (E)white.
(E)Al right, al right.
(A)Ooh, (E)ooh.
Al (A)right.
(E)(Yeah, yeah, yeah.) Now (A)al right, al (A)right.
Ooh, ooh.
Al (A)right.
(E)(Yeah, yeah, yeah.) Now (A)al right, al (A)right.
Ooh, ooh.
(A)right.
It’s black, it’s white, it’s (E)tough for you to get by.
yeah, It’s (E)black, it’s white, woo!
It’s black, it’s white, it’s (E)tough for you to get by.
yeah, It’s (E)black, it’s white, woo!
It’s
Black Or White by Michael Jackson
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Black Or White" in?
- "Black Or White" by Michael Jackson is in the key of E with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Black Or White" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Black Or White" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Black Or White" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Michael Jackson can I play here?
- Try "MAN IN THE MIRROR", "YOU ROCK MY WORLD", "LOVING YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.