Man In The Mirror by Michael Jackson
Man In The Mirror by Michael Jackson runs at 100 BPM in 4/4 and is in the key of G major. It is built on 6 chords — G, C, D, Ab, Dm, Db. Released in 1988.
✓ Key sourced from the McGill Billboard Project's expert chord annotations — not auto-detected. See how we verify →
What to watch for
At least one shape here is a full barre — one finger pressing all six strings, no open strings to lean on. Fret it unplugged first; if a string buzzes, it's the barre, not the chord.
Practice at the right tempo
This song sits at 100 BPM. Start at 60% until the changes are clean — speed is a by-product of accuracy, not a goal.
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Play it on a live fretboard
Every shape, every voicing, and the scale that fits over them — on a board you can hear. Then just talk to it: Melody Monkey's personal music teacher controls the fretboard, so ask for a chord, a scale, a progression, or why any of it works, and watch it land under your fingers. Free to start.
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Frequently asked questions
What key is Man In The Mirror in?
Man In The Mirror is in G major, sourced from the McGill Billboard Project's expert chord annotations — not auto-detected.
What tempo is Man In The Mirror?
Man In The Mirror runs at 100 BPM (beats per minute).
What chords does Man In The Mirror use?
Man In The Mirror is built on 6 chords: G, C, D, Ab, Dm, Db.
Does Man In The Mirror need barre chords?
Yes — at least one shape is a full barre (one finger across all six strings). Everything else on the page is a standard open shape.
What tuning is Man In The Mirror in?
This recording sits about 23 cents flat of concert pitch (A=434.2Hz, not 440Hz). Tune to the track or you'll fight it the whole way.