Michael Jackson - Black Or White Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram
[Opening]
[D]I took my baby on a Saturday bang,
[D]Boy is that girl with you ? Yes, we’re one and the same.
Now [G]I believe in miracles, and a miracle has happened [D]tonight.
But, if you’re [A]thinking about my baby, it don’t [G]matter if you’re black or [D]white.
[verse 2]
[D]They print my message in the Saturday Sun,
I had to tell them, I ain’t second to none.
And I [G]told about equality, and it’s true, either you’re wrong or you’re [D]right.
But, if you’re [A]thinking about my baby, it don’t [G]matter if you’re black or [D]white.
[verse 3]
[D]I’m tired of this devil, I’m tired of this stuff,
I’m tired of this business, so when the [G]going gets [D]rough.
[D]I ain’t scared of your brother, I ain’t scared of no sheets,
I ain’t scared of nobody, girl when the [G]going gets [D]mean.
[verse 4]
[D]Protection for gangs, clubs, and nations,
[D]causing grief in human relations.
[D]It’s a turf war on a global scale,
[D]I’d rather hear both sides of the tale.
[D]See, it’s not about races, just places, faces.
[D]Where your blood comes from is where your space is.
[D]I’ve seen the bright get duller
[D]I’m not going to spend my life being a color.
[Closing]
Don’t [G]tell me you agree with me, when I saw you kicking dirt in my [D]eye.
But, if you’re [A]thinking about my baby, it don’t [G]matter if you’re black or [D]white.
I said, if you’re [A]thinking about my baby, it don’t [G]matter if you’re black or [D]white.
I said, if you’re [A]thinking of being my brother, it don’t [G]matter if you’re black or [D]white.
How to play Black Or White on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Michael Jackson - Black Or White on guitar requires 3 chords and 3 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Black Or White uses these transitions most often: G → D (10), A → G (5), and D → A (5). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with D - G chord transition.
1. D → G chord transition
To move from D to G;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
2. D → A chord transition
To move from D to A;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 3 to fret 2.
3. A → G chord transition
To move from A to G;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
Black Or White chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Black Or White.
- Black Or White includes 25 chord transitions, 3 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Black Or White contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Black Or White connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
- D → G: 29%
- D → A: 17%
After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).- G → D: 24%