Off The Wall

by Michael Jackson
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Lyrics

When the (Em9)world is on your shoul der,

got ta straight en up your act and boog ie down.

If you can’t hang with the feel in’,

then there ain’t no room for you in this part of town.

’Cause we’re the par ty peo ple night and day,

liv in’ cra zy, that’s the on ly way.

So, to (Am7)night,

got ta (Cmaj7)leave that nine to five up on the shelf,

and just en (Am7)joy your self.

Groove,

let the (Cmaj7)mad ness in the mu sic get to you.

Life ain’t so (Am7)bad (Gmaj7)at (Fmaj7)all,

if you live it off the wall.

(Life ain’t so bad at Live life off the wall.

(Live your life off the wall.) Live it off the wall.

You can (Em9)shout out all you want to,

’cause there ain’t no sin in folks all get tin’ loud.

If you take the chance and do it,

then there ain’t no one who’s gon in na put you down.

’Cause we’re the par ty peo ple night and day,

liv in’ cra zy, that’s the on ly way.

So, to (Am7)night,

got ta (Cmaj7)leave that nine to five up on the shelf,

and just en (Am7)joy your self.

Groove,

let the (Cmaj7)mad ness in the mu sic get to you.

Life ain’t so (Am7)bad (Gmaj7)at (Fmaj7)all,

if you live it off the wall.

(Life ain’t so bad at all.) life off the wall.

(Live your life off the wall.) Live it off the wall.

You can wall.) Live it off the wall.

(Cmaj7)Do

what you (G)want to do, there (Am7)ain’t no rules, it’s (Am7)up to you.

It’s (Cmaj7)time

to (G)come a live, and (Am7)par ty on right (B7sus)through the night.

Got ta (Life ain’t so bad at all.)

(Live your life off the wall.) So, to (Am7)night,

got ta (Cmaj7)leave that nine to five up on the shelf,

and just en (Am7)joy your self.

Groove,

let the (Cmaj7)mad ness in the mu sic get to you.

Life ain’t so (Am7)bad (Gmaj7)at (Fmaj7)all,

if you live it off To (Am7)wall.

got ta (Cmaj7)leave that nine to five up on the shelf,

and just en (Am7)joy your self.

Groove,

let the (Cmaj7)mad ness in the mu sic get to you.

Life ain’t so (Am7)bad (Gmaj7)at (Fmaj7)all,

if you live it off the if you live it off the (Em9)wall.

Off The Wall — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Off The Wall" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 125 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Off The Wall

Why does "Off The Wall" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Off The Wall".
What key is "Off The Wall" by Michael Jackson played in?
Off The Wall 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 "Off The Wall"?
The arrangement plays at 125 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Off The Wall" 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 "Off The Wall"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Off The Wall"?
"Off The Wall" was originally performed by Michael Jackson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Off The Wall"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am7, Am9, B7, Bm7, Cmaj7, Em9, Fmaj7, G, +1 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.
Is this real sheet music for "Off The Wall"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Off The Wall".
Can I see all the notes in "Off The Wall"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 125 BPM.

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