She's Out Of My Life

by Michael Jackson
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Lyrics

She’s out of my (E)life.

She’s out of my (E)life.

And I don’t know (B)wheth er

to (G#m7)laugh

or (C#m7)cry.

and I I don’t know wheth er I to (G#)live or die.

(C#m7)lier.

And it (A)cuts like a knife;

she’s (A)out of (B)my (E)life.

It’s out of my (E)hands.

It’s out of my (E)hands.

And To think for (B)two years

to (G#m7)she

was (C#m7)here,

and I took her for grant ed; I was (G#)so cav a (C#m7)lier.

Now the (A)way that it stands,

she’s (A)out of (B)my (E)life.

(E)hands.

So I’ve (D)learned

that love’s not pos (E)ses sion,

and I’ve (D)learned

that (A)love won’t (E)wait.

Now I’ve learned

that love needs ex (C#m)pres sion, but I’ve (A)learned

too (A)late,

(B)and

she’s

out of my (E)life.

She’s out of my (E)life.

Damned in de (B)ci sion

and (G#m7)curs

ed (C#m7)pride.

I kept my love for her locked deep in (C#m7)side,

and it (A)cuts like a knife;

she’s (A)out of (B)my (E)life.

Mm.

She's Out Of My Life — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "She's Out Of My Life" 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 E, 58 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a beautiful entry point into expressive ballad playing — but don't let the slow 58 BPM tempo fool you into thinking it's effortless.

Your left hand plays block chords, which keeps the bass simple, but you're cycling through twenty different chord shapes, including less common ones like C#dim7 and Gdim7 that will stretch your fingers into unfamiliar positions.

Start hands-separate: get your right hand melody smooth and singing first, then drill the left-hand chord changes in isolation, especially the transitions around C#m to C#dim7 and any move involving Bsus4 resolving to B.

Once you combine hands, loop those trickier progressions at half speed until they feel automatic.

Use the sustain pedal gently — at this tempo, over-pedaling turns everything muddy, so lift cleanly with each chord change.

This is the piece that'll genuinely expand your chord vocabulary beyond the basics, and that payoff transfers to everything you play next.

About “She's Out Of My Life”

What key is "She's Out Of My Life" by Michael Jackson played in?
She's Out Of My Life is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "She's Out Of My Life"?
The arrangement plays at 58 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "She's Out Of My Life" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "She's Out Of My Life"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "She's Out Of My Life"?
"She's Out Of My Life" was originally performed by Michael Jackson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "She's Out Of My Life"?
This arrangement uses 20 chords: A, A6, Am7, B, Bm7, Bsus4, C, C#dim7, +12 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 there a karaoke version of "She's Out Of My Life" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "She's Out Of My Life" 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 "She's Out Of My Life" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, 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 "She's Out Of My Life" 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.