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Black Or White

"Black or White" is a song by the late American artist Michael Jackson. It was written and composed by Jackson himself, and it was released as the first single from his eighth studio album, "Dangerous," in 1991. The song is known for its blending of various musical genres like pop, rock, and R&B. As one of Jackson's most iconic songs, "Black or White" became immensely popular worldwide, reaching the top of the charts in many countries. The track's original key is E major, and it features a catchy and energetic melody accompanied by powerful vocals from Jackson. Notably, the music video for "Black or White" generated significant controversy due to its depictions of violence and sexual innuendos, resulting in edits and censorship on various television networks. Nonetheless, the song continues to be celebrated for its musical innovation and captivating message about racial harmony.
Black Or White Michael Jackson

b E G# A G# E b a g# a b
I took my baby on a Saturday bang
b b E G# A G# E b a g# a b
Boy is that girl with you? Yes, we’re one and the same
b b C# C# E E F# E E
Now I believe in miracles
E E C# C# E E F# E F# G#
And a miracle has happened tonight
b F# F# F# F# G# F# E
But, if you’re thinkingabout my baby
E E C# E E C# F# E E
It don’t matter if you’re black or white
b E G# A G# E b a g# a b
They print my message in the Saturday Sun
b b E G# A G# E b a g# a b
I had to tell them i ain’t second to none
b b C# C# E E F# E E
And I told about equality
E E C# C# E E F# E F# G#
An it’s true, either you’re wrong or you’re right
b F# F# F# F# G# F# E
But, if you’re thinkingabout my baby
E E C# E E C# F# E E
It don’t matter if you’re black or white
[...]

C# C# E E F# E E
Don’t tell me you agree with me
E E C# C# E E F# E F# G#
When I saw you kicking dirt in my ey
b F# F# F# F# G# F# E
But, if you’re thinkingabout my baby
E E C# E E C# F# E E
It don’t matter if you’re black or white
b F# F# F# F# G# F# E
But, if you’re thinkingabout my baby
E E C# E E C# F# E E
It don’t matter if you’re black or white
b F# F# F# F# G# F# E
But, if you’re thinkingabout my baby
E E C# E E C# F# E E
It don’t matter if you’re black or white