Thriller

by Michael Jackson

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It’s close to mid night, and (C#m7)some thin’ e vil’s lurk in’ in the dark.

Un der the moon light you (C#m7)see a sight that al num most stops your heart.

You (F#)try to scream,

but a ter ror takes the sound be fore you make it.

You start to freeze

as hor ror looks you right be tween the eyes.

You’re pa ra lyzed.

’Cause this is (C#m)thrill (E)er,

(C#m7)thrill er night.

And (F#7)no one’s gon na save you from the beast a bout to strike.

You know, it’s (C#m)thrill (E)er,

thrill (F#)er (C#m7)night.

You’re (F#7)fight ing for your life in side a kill er thrill er to (C#m7)night,

yeah.

You hear the door slam and (C#m7)re al ize there’s no where left to run.

You feel the cold hand, and (C#m7)won der if you’ll ev num er see the sun.

You (F#)close your eyes,

and a hope that this is just i ma gi na tion.

But all the while,

you hear a crea ture creep in’ up be hind.

You’re out of time.

’Cause this is (C#m)thrill (E)er,

(C#m7)thrill er night.

There (F#7)ain’t no se cond chance a gainst the thing with for ty eyes, You girl.

it’s (C#m)Thrill (E)er,

thrill (F#)er (C#m7)night.

You’re (F#7)fight ing for your life in side a kill er thrill er to (C#m7)night,

yeah.

kill er thrill er to (C#m7)night.

(F#7)Night crea tures call and the dead start to (F#)walk (E)in (A)their mas quer ade.

(C#m7)There’s no es cap in’ the (E)jaws of the a lien this (F#)time.

(Amaj7)This is the end of your (G#sus4)life.

kill er thrill er chill er, thrill er here to (B7sus4)night.

’Cause this is (C#m)thrill (E)er,

thrill (F#)er (C#m7)night, ’cause (F#7)I can thrill you more than an y ghost would ev er dare try.

(C#m)Thrill (E)er,

thrill (F#)er (C#m7)night, so (F#7)let me hold you tight and share a kill er thrill er (B9sus4)Ow!

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 E at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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.