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Man In The Mirror

"Man in the Mirror" is a song by Michael Jackson, performed in the key of E major. It was released in 1988 as the fourth single from Jackson's seventh studio album, "Bad." The song was written by Glen Ballard and Siedah Garrett and produced by Quincy Jones. Jackson recorded the track as a powerful anthem that promotes positive change and self-reflection. As for trivia, "Man in the Mirror" was inspired by a poem written by Ballard's girlfriend at the time. The melody of the song is characterized by its soulful and uplifting nature, featuring a prominent gospel choir and Jackson's heartfelt vocals.
Man In The Mirror - Michael Jackson

a f . . g f a g
I'm gonna make a change
a g f g . . d . .
For once in my life
f g C C . a# a f d f d f g
It's gonna feel real good
a a# C . C D C . .
Gonna make a difference
a# a a# a g . .
Gonna make it righ

f g

a a f g f a g
I turn up the collar on
a a f g f a g
My favorite winter coat
a a f g f g d . .
This wind is blowing my mind
f g C . . g a g f
I see the kids in the streets
f a f a C D
With not enough to eat

a a a# a# F .
Who am I
a a a# a# F .
to be blind
C C a# a g g a g g . . f . .
Pretending not to see their needs?
a# a# a a# a F . .
A summer disregard
a a# a a# a F . .
A broken bottle top
a C D a , a g . . f . . .
And a one man's soul

a a# a a# a# a a# a a# a D . .
They follow each other on the wind , ya' know
a C D C C D C . C C
'Cause they got nowhere to go
C C C , C C D F F
That's why I want you to know

Refrão
A C D F G A . G . F F G
I'm starting with the man in the mirror
A C D F G A . G G G F . . D
Im asking him to change his ways
C , A G F . F D F . F . D F G
And no message could have been any clearer

D# C D# D# D# C D# C D# C D#
If you wanna make the world a better place
D# C D# D# D# D#
Take a look at yourself
C D# D# D# F . A . . G . . F
and then make a change

a a# F , a a# D
a D C a# a# a . .
a# . C . D . E