What key is "Human Nature" in?

"Human Nature" by Michael Jackson is in the key of D with a tempo of 92 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Human Nature" 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 "Human Nature" 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 "Human Nature" 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.

Lyrics

(G)Look ing out

’cross the (Asus4)night time,

the cit y (A)winks a (F#m)sleep less (G)eye.

(G)Hear her voice

shake my (Asus4)win dow,

sweet se (F#m7)du cing (Em7)sighs.

(G)Get me out

in to the (Asus4)night time,

four walls won’t (A)hold me (F#m)to (G)night.

(G)If this town

is just an (Asus4)ap ple,

then let me (F#m7)take a (Em7)bite.

If they say (G)why, (A)why,

(D)tell ’em that is hu man na ture, (G)why, (A)why,

do they (Em7)do me that way?

If they say (G)why, (A)why,

(D)tell ’em that is hu man na ture, (G)why, (A)why,

do they (Em7)do me that way?

(G)Reach ing out

to touch a (Asus4)strang er,

e lec tric (A)eyes are (F#m)’ry (G)where.

(G)See that girl,

she knows I’m (Asus4)watch ing,

she likes the (F#m7)way I (Em7)stare.

If they say (G)why, (A)why,

(D)tell ’em that is hu man na ture, (G)why, (A)why,

does he (Em7)do me that way?

If they say (G)why, (A)why,

(D)tell ’em that is hu man na ture, (G)why, (A)why,

does he (Em7)do me that way?

(Em7)do me that way?

I’m like (Em7)liv ing this way,

I’m like (Em7)lov ing this way.

That way, that (A)way,

that way, that (A)way,

(G)Look ing out

a cross the (Asus4)morn ing,

the cit y’s (A)heart be (F#m)gins to (G)beat.

(G)Reach ing out,

I touch her (Asus4)shoul der,

I’m dream ing (F#m7)of the (Em7)street.

If they say (G)why, (A)why,

(D)tell ’em that is hu man na ture, (G)why, (A)why,

does he (Em7)do me that way?

If they say (G)why, (A)why,

ooh, tell ’em, (G)why, (A)why,

does he (Em7)do me that way?

If they say (G)why, (A)why,

(D)shall I touch her, ss ss ss ss, (G)why, (A)why,

does he (Em7)do me that way?

If they say (G)why, (A)why,

ooh, tell ’em, (G)why, (A)why,

does he (Em7)do me that way?

If they say (G)why, (Asus4)why,

ooh, tell ’em (G)why, (A)why,

does he (Em7)do me that way?

If they say (G)why, (A)why,

(D)da da da da da da da da, (G)why, (A)why,

does he (Em7)do me that way?

I’m like (A11)liv ing this way,

wah (G)oo,

(Em7)wah (G)oo,

(Em7)wah (Bbmaj7)oo.

Human Nature by Michael Jackson

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 92 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Human Nature”

What key is "Human Nature" in?: "Human Nature" by Michael Jackson is in the key of D with a tempo of 92 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Human Nature" 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 "Human Nature" 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 "Human Nature" 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.