Thriller

by Michael Jackson

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It’s close to mid

night.

(Dm7)and thin’ e vil lurk in’ in the dark.

Un der the moon

light you (Dm7)see a sight that al most stops your heart.

You try to (G7)scream,

but ter ror takes the sound be fore you (Dm7)make it.

You start to (G7)freeze

as hor ror looks you right be tween the (Dm7)eyes.

(Bbmaj7)You’re par a lyzed.

’Cause this is (Dm)thrill er,

thrill (G)er (Dm7)night, and (G7)no one’s gon na save you from the (Gm7)beast a bout to strike.

You know, it’s (Dm)thrill er,

thrill (G)er (Dm7)night.

You’re (G7)fight ing for your life in side a kill er thrill er to (Dm7)night.

You hear the door

slam

(Dm7)re al ize there’s no where left to run.

You feel the cold

hand, and (Dm7)won der if you’ll ev er see the sun.

You close your (G7)eyes,

and hope that this is just i mag i (Dm7)na tion.

But all the (G7)while,

you hear the crea ture creep in’ up be (Dm7)hind.

(Bbmaj7)You’re out of time.

’Cause this is (Dm)thrill er,

thrill (G)er (Dm7)night.

There (G7)ain’t no sec ond chance a gainst the (Gm7)thing with for ty eyes.

You know, it’s (Dm)thrill er,

thrill (G)er (Dm7)night.

You’re (G7)fight ing for your life in side a kill er thrill er to (Dm7)night.

kill er thrill er to (Dm7)night.

Night crea tures call and the dead start to walk in their (Bbmaj9)mas quer ade.

(Dm7)There’s no es cap in’ the (F)jaws of the a lien this (B)time.

(Bbmaj7)This is the end of your (A7sus)life.

kill er dill er, chill er, thrill er here to (Bb)night.

’Cause this is (Dm)thrill er,

thrill (G)er (Dm7)night, girl, (G7)I can thrill you more than an y (Gm7)ghost would dare to try.

(Dm)Thrill er;

thrill (G)er (Dm7)night, so (G7)let me hold you tight and share a (Gm7)ghost would dare to try.

kill er, thrill er to (Dm)night.

Thriller by Michael Jackson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Thriller by Michael Jackson in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 180 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Thriller" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Thriller"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Michael Jackson songs work for kids?
Try "MAN IN THE MIRROR", "YOU ROCK MY WORLD", "LOVING YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.