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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Off The Wall" by Michael Jackson in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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

Can I learn "Off The Wall" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Off The Wall" with hands-separate practice in G at 125 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Off The Wall"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Off The Wall" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Off The Wall"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Off The Wall" is in the key of G at 125 BPM.

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