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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 most stops your heart.
You 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,
thrill (F#)er (C#m7)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 (C#m7)re al ize there’s no where left to run.
You feel cold hand, and (C#m7)won der if you’ll ev er see the sun.
close your eyes,
and hope that this is just i ma gi na tion.
But all the while,
you hear a crea ture creep in’ up be hind.
out of time.
(C#m7)night.
There (F#7)ain’t no se cond chance a gainst thing with for ty eyes, girl.
(C#m)Thrill
kill er thrill er to (C#m7)night.
yeah.
kill er thrill er to (C#m7)night.
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 time.
This is the end of your (G#7sus4)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 kil er thrill er.
(B9sus4)Ow!
I’m gon na thrill you to (C#m)night.
(C#m)night.
Thriller — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Thriller" by Michael Jackson as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in E — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 120 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Thriller”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Thriller" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key E, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Thriller" by Michael Jackson in?
- The backing track is in E at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Thriller" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Thriller"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Thriller", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Thriller" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Thriller"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Thriller"?
- "Thriller" was originally performed by Michael Jackson. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Michael Jackson are available?
- Other accompaniments by Michael Jackson: "Baby Be Mine", "Beat It", "Black Or White". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of E, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Thriller" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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