How to Play Human Nature Chords by Michael Jackson on Guitar
“Human Nature” is a pop song by Michael Jackson, released in 1982 as the fifth single from his album Thriller. The song was written by Steve Porcaro and John Bettis, and features a smooth and mellow chord progression that is suitable for beginners and intermediate players. In this article, we will show you how to play “Human Nature” by Michael Jackson on guitar, using chords, strumming patterns, and tabs.
Chords
The song uses only four chords throughout: F, C, Am, and G. These are all open chords that can be played without a capo. Here are the chord diagrams for each chord:
...HUMAN NATURE... by Michael Jackson ------------------................... *from 'Thriller' (1982)* *CAPO 2nd FRET* (Original Key: G) [Intro] F/G G Ebmaj7 Dm7 F/G G Ebmaj7 Dm7 [Verse 1] F G F G Looking out, across the night-time; F G F G The city winks a sleepless eye. F G F G Hear her voice, shake my window; F Em7 Dm7 Gsus4 Sweet se-ducing sighs. [Verse 2] F G F G Get me out, into the night-time; F G F G Four walls won't hold me, to-night. F G F G If this town, is just an apple; F Em7 Dm7 G Then let me take a bite. (If they say); [Chorus 1] F G C C/B Am G Why? why? Tell them that its human nature. F Em7 Dm7 Am Why? why? Does he do me that way? (If they say); F G C C/B Am G Why? why? Tell them that its human nature. F Em7 Dm7 G Why? why? Does he do me that way? [Verse 3] F G F G Reaching out, to touch a stranger; F G F G Electric eyes are every-where. F G F G See that girl; she knows I'm watching, F Em7 Dm7 G She likes the way I stare. (If they say): [Chorus 2] F G C C/B Am G Why? why? Tell them that its human nature. F Em7 Dm7 Am Why? why? Does he do me that way? (If they say); F G C C/B Am G Why? why? Tell them that its human nature. F Em7 Dm7 G Why? why? Does he do me that way? Dm7 Am I like livin' this way, Dm7 Am, Dm9 Fmaj7 (F/G) I like lovin' this way. That way. [Interlude] F/G G Ebmaj7 Dm7 F/G G Ebmaj7 Dm7 [Verse 5] F G F G Looking out, a-cross the morning, F G F G The city's heart begin to beat. F G F G Reaching out, I touch her shoulder; F Em7 Dm7 G I'm dreaming of the street. (If they say): [Chorus 3] F G C C/B Am G Why? why? Tell them that its human nature. F Em7 Dm7 Am Why? why? Does he do me that way? (If they say); F G C C/B Am G Why? why? F Em7 Dm7 G Why? why? Does he do me that way? (If they say); F G C C/B Am G Why? why? Ta da da da, cha cha cha cha. F Em7 Dm7 Am Why? why? Does he do me that way? (If they say); F G C C/B Am G Why? why? F Em7 Dm7 G Why? why? Does he do me that way? (If they say); F G C C/B Am G Why? why? F Em7 Dm7 Am Why? why? Does he do me that way? (If they say); F G C C/B Am G Why? why? Ta da da da, ta da ta da. F Em7 Dm7 Why? why? Does he do me that way? I like livin' this way. [Outro] F/G G Ebmaj7 Dm7 F/G G Ebmaj7 Dm7 Abmaj7 Gm7 Ebmaj7 Dm7 Abmaj7 CHORD DIAGRAMS: --------------- F/G G Ebmaj7 Dm7 F Em7 Gsus4 EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE 303211 320003 x68786 xx0211 133211 022030 320013 C C/B Am Dm9 Fmaj7 Abmaj7 Gm7 EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE x32010 x2001x x02210 x5355x x03210 4x554x 353333
Strumming Pattern
The strumming pattern for the song is fairly simple and consistent. You can use a down-down-up-up-down-up pattern for each chord, or just downstrums if you want to keep it simple. The tempo is about 95 bpm, so you should strum at a moderate pace. Here is an example of how to strum the intro:
Conclusion
“Human Nature” by Michael Jackson is a great song to learn and play on guitar, especially if you are a fan of pop music and smooth melodies. It has a simple chord progression, a catchy strumming pattern, and some optional tabs that add some flavor to the song. You can practice this song along with the original recording or a backing track, and have fun playing it with your friends or by yourself. We hope this article helped you learn how to play “Human Nature” by Michael Jackson on guitar. Happy strumming!
