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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"She's Out Of My Life" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of E, 58 BPM.
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.
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About “She's Out Of My Life”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "She's Out Of My Life"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "She's Out Of My Life". Key of E, 58 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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