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I’m gon na make a change,
for once in my life.
It’s gon na feel real good, gon na make a dif f’rence, gon na make it right.
As I turn up (D)the lar on my fav (D)’rite win ter coat, this wind is blow in’ my mind.
I see the kids in the (D)street with (Em7)not e nough to eat.
Who am I to be blind?
Pre tend ing not to see their needs.
A sum mer’s dis re gard, a bro ken bot tle top,
and a one man’s soul.
They (Am7)fol low each oth er on the wind, (G)ya’ know,
’cause they got no where to go.
That’s why I want you to know.
I’m (G)start ing with the (C)man in the (C)mir ror,
I’m (G)ask ing him to (C)change his ways.
And no (G)mes sage could have (C)been an y (A)clear er: If you (D)wan na make the world a bet ter place, take a look at your self, and then make a (C)change.
Na na na, (D)na na na, na (C)na, na nah.
I’ve been a (D)vic tim of a self ish (D)kind of love.
It’s time that I re al ize
that there are (G)some with no home,
not a (Em7)nick el to loan.
Could it be (C)real ly me, pre tend ing that they’re not a lone?
A wil low deep ly scarred, some bod y’s bro ken heart,
and a washed out dream.
They (Am7)fol low the pat tern of the wind, (G)ya’ see,
’cause they got no place to be.
That’s why I’m start ing with me.
I’m (G)start ing with the (C)man in the (C)mir ror,
I’m (G)ask ing him to (C)change his ways.
And no (G)mes sage could have (C)been an y (A)clear er: If you (D)wan na make the world a bet ter place, take a look at your self and then make a change.
I’m (G)start ing with the (C)man in the (C)mir ror,
I’m (G)ask ing him to (C)change his ways.
And no (G)mes sage could have (C)been an y (A)clear er: If you (D)wan na make the world a bet ter place, take a look at your self and then make a change.
look at your self and then make that (Ab)change!
I’m (Ab)start ing with the (Db)man in the (Db)mir ror, (Oh, (Ab)yeah!) I’m (Ab)ask ing him to (Db)change his ways.
(Bet ter (Ab)change!) No (Ab)mes sage could have (Db)been an y (Bb)clear er.
If you (Eb)wan na make the world a bet ter place, take a look at your self and then make the change.
You got ta get it right, while you got the time.
’Cause when you close your heart, can’t then you close your your (Ab)mind!
That man, With that (Db)man in that the mir ror, oh that (Ab)yeah!
I’m that ask ing him to (Db)change his ways.
man.
Bet ter You (Ab)change!
No, that mes sage could have (Db)been an y (Bb)clear er.
If you (Eb)wan na make the world a bet ter place, take a look at your self and then make a change.
Hoo!
Hoo!
Na na Hoo!
na na na, Hoo!
na na, Hoo!
nah.
Gon na feel real good yeah!
now!
Yeah yeah!
Yeah (Eb)yeah!
Na na na, Yeah yeah!
na na, na na, na Oh no, no no.
I’m gon na make a change.
It’s gon na feel real good!
Come on!
Just lift your self, you know.
You’ve got to stop it.
Your self!
(Yeah!
Make that change!) I’ve got to make that change, to day!
Hoo!
(Man in the mir ror.) You got to, you got to not let your self, broth er.
Hoo!
self!
(Yeah!
Make that change!) I’ve got to make that change, to day!
Hoo!
(Man in the mir ror.) You got to, you got to not let your self, broth er.
Hoo!
Man In The Mirror — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Man In The Mirror" by Michael Jackson: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 90 BPM.
This arrangement is a great workout for navigating chromatic chord movement — you've got 13 chords here, and several of them (Ab, Bb, Db, Eb, Fm7) sit outside the home key of G, which means your hands will shift into less familiar territory during the modulation sections.
Your left hand follows a pedal bass pattern, so keep it steady and anchored while your right hand handles the chord changes above; that independence between hands is the real skill being built here.
At 90 BPM you have breathing room, so use it — practice the modulation passages hands-separate first, then loop just those transitions until the jumps feel automatic.
The trickiest stumbling point is usually the lift from the verse's diatonic chords (G, C, D, Em7) into the flats; if you lose your place, slow that four-bar stretch to half tempo and build back up.
Nail these shifts and you'll have genuine confidence with key changes in pop music going forward.
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About “Man In The Mirror”
- What key is "Man In The Mirror" by Michael Jackson played in?
- Man In The Mirror is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Man In The Mirror"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Man In The Mirror" 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 "Man In The Mirror"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Man In The Mirror"?
- "Man In The Mirror" was originally performed by Michael Jackson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Man In The Mirror"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Ab, Am7, Bb, C, D, D7, Db, +5 more.
- What other songs by Michael Jackson can I play here?
- Try "YOU ROCK MY WORLD", "LOVING YOU", "Billie Jean". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Man In The Mirror" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Man In The Mirror" by Michael Jackson. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Man In The Mirror" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Man In The Mirror" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.