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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"She's Out Of My Life" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "She's Out Of My Life" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "She's Out Of My Life" is in E.
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.
Does "She's Out Of My Life" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "She's Out Of My Life" is in the key of E at 58 BPM.
What chords are in "She's Out Of My Life"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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