Pop, R&B

Man in the Mirror Chords

Michael Jackson Beginner Key of G 5 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · D · Em · C · Am

Man in the Mirror Chords – Guitar

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · D · Em · C · Am

Man in the Mirror Chords – Ukulele

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · D · Em · C · Am

Man in the Mirror Chords – Piano

Gtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · D · Em · C · Am

Man in the Mirror Chords – Banjo

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

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Amtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · D · Em · C · Am

Man in the Mirror Chords – Mandolin

Gtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · D · Em · C · Am

Man in the Mirror Chords – Harmonica

Michael Jackson’s powerful anthem about personal change and social responsibility. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Chords used: G, D, Em, C, Am · Key: G · Difficulty: Beginner

Soulful Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a light, steady strum to let the lyrics shine.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

G – C

G – D

G

C – G

D

G – C

G – D

G – C

G

D

G

C

Chorus

G

C

G

D

G

Verse 2

G – C

G

D – G

C – G

D – G

C

G – D

G

C

Chorus

G

C

G

D

G

Bridge

G – C

G – D

G

C

G

Outro

G – C

G – D

G

C

G

G – C

G – D

G – C

G

D

G

C

G – D

G – C

G – D

G – C

G – D

G

C

G – D

G – C – G

G – C

G

G – C

G – D

G – C

G – D

G – C – G

Practice tip: Master the G, C, and D chords individually before trying to play the whole song, as they are the only three chords you’ll need.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Man in the Mirror"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em, C and Am.

Is "Man in the Mirror" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Man in the Mirror" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Man in the Mirror"?

It was written by Siedah Garrett, Glen Ballard, and released in 1988.