- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
Black or White |
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Instruments: |
Guitar Voice Backup Vocals | |
Vocal Range: |
G#4-D6 |
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Scoring: |
Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
E Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
116 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0136444 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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Pages: |
8 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Ow! Ow! I took my baby on a Saturday bang. |
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Appears On:
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Michael Jackson |
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Pages: |
8 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Guitar Voice Backup Vocals | |
Vocal Range: |
G#4-D6 |
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Scorings: |
Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
E Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0136444 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately |
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Metronome: |
q = 116 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Notation: |
Guitar TAB |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1991 |
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Publisher: |
Sony/ATV Music Publishing |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0136444 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Ow! Ow! I took my baby on a Saturday bang. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The guitar TAB edition of “Black or White” is in E major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the guitar TAB score for “Black or White” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this guitar TAB arrangement include?
The guitar TAB arrangement of “Black or White” is written for guitar, voice and backup vocals. The score includes tablature rather than standard notation, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “Black or White” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Black or White” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Black or White” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

About This Arrangement
“Black or White” by Michael Jackson is available as a guitar tab arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It was originally composed by Bill Bottrell. It includes 8 pages of music.
The original key is E major. The tempo marking is moderately, around 116 BPM. It's written for Guitar, Voice and Backup Vocals.
This edition contains complete lyrics. Its style is Pop. This song is available in 37 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.
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