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(G)Look ing (A)out
a cross the (A)night time,
the cit y winks a sleep less eye.
(G)Hear her (A)voice
shake my win dow;
sweet se duc ing (Em7)sighs.
(G)Get me (A)out
in to the (A)night time.
Four walls won’t hold me to night.
(G)If this (A)town
is just an ap ple,
then let me take a (Em7)bite.
If they say, (G)“Why,
(A)why?”
(D)tell ’em that it’s hu man na ture.
(G)Why,
(F#m7)why
does he do me (Em7)that way?
If they say, (G)“Why,
(A)why?”
(D)tell ’em that it’s hu man na ture.
(G)Why,
(F#m7)why
does he do me (Em7)that way?
(G)Reach ing (A)out
to touch a (A)stran ger,
e lec tric eyes are ’ry where.
(G)See that (A)girl?
She knows I’m watch ing.
She likes the way I (Em7)stare.
If they say, (G)“Why,
(A)why?”
(D)tell ’em that it’s hu man na ture.
(G)Why,
(F#m7)why
does he do me (Em7)that way?
If they say, (G)“Why,
(A)why?”
(D)tell ’em that it’s hu man na ture.
(G)Why,
(F#m7)why
does he do me (Em7)that way?
do me (Em7)that way?
I like liv in’ (Em7)this way.
I like lov in’ (Em7)this way.
(Em9)do me that way?
I like (Gmaj7)liv in’ this way.
Human Nature — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Human Nature" 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 D, 140 BPM.
This arrangement is a great workout for smooth seventh-chord voicings — your right hand will cycle through shapes like Em7, F#m7, and Gmaj7 that all share common tones, so focus on which fingers can stay anchored while the others shift.
The real curveball is the Fmaj7 and Bbmaj7 section: those chords borrow from outside the key of D, and your hand will want to hesitate on that chromatic slide, so isolate that passage and loop it slowly until the reach feels automatic.
Your left hand keeps a steady block bass, which sounds simple but demands clean pedal changes — lift and re-depress right on each new root so those low notes don't blur together.
I'd suggest hands-separate practice at around 90 BPM first, especially through the Asus4-to-A resolution, where rushing kills the groove.
Once you can nail these extended chord shapes cleanly, you'll find they transfer to dozens of other pop ballads — this is the piece that really trains your fingers to think in sevenths and ninths without looking down.
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About “Human Nature”
- Can I play "Human Nature" 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 "Human Nature" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Human Nature" by Michael Jackson played in?
- Human Nature is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Human Nature"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Human Nature" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Human Nature"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Human Nature"?
- "Human Nature" was originally performed by Michael Jackson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Human Nature"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, Am7, Asus4, Bbmaj7, Bm, Bm7, D, Em7, +6 more.
- 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 "Human Nature"?
- 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. "Human Nature" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Human Nature"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Human Nature" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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