Black Or White

by Michael Jackson
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Black Or White" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 110 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Black Or White

Can I play "Black Or White" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Black Or White" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Black Or White" by Michael Jackson played in?
Black Or White is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Black Or White"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Black Or White" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Black Or White"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Black Or White"?
"Black Or White" was originally performed by Michael Jackson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Michael Jackson can I play here?
Try "MAN IN THE MIRROR", "YOU ROCK MY WORLD", "LOVING YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Black Or White"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Black Or White" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Black Or White"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Black Or White" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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