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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Black Or White" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of E, 110 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Black Or White”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Black Or White"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Black Or White". Key of E, 110 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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