Other arrangements of Beat It
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They told him, “Don’t you ev er (D)come a round here.
Don’t (Em)wan na see your face; you bet ter (D)dis ap pear.”
The (C)fire’s na in their eyes and their (D)words are real ly clear.
So (Em)beat it,
just (D)beat it.
You bet ter run; you bet ter (D)do what you can.
Don’t (Em)wan na see no blood.
Don’t be a (D)ma cho man.
You (C)wan na be they’ll tough; you, bet ter (D)do what you can.
So (Em)beat it.
But you (D)wan na be bad.
Just (Em)beat it,
(D)beat it.
No one wants to be de feat ed.
Show in’ how funk y, strong is your fight.
It does n’t mat ter who’s wrong or right.
Just (Em)beat it,
just (D)beat it,
just (Em)beat it,
just (D)beat it.
They’re out to get you.
Bet ter (D)leave while you can.
Don’t (Em)wan na be a boy; you wan na (D)be a man.
You (C)wan na stay a live; bet ter (D)do what you ly can.
So (Em)beat it,
just (D)beat it.
You have to show them that you’re (D)real ly not scared.
You’re (Em)play in’ with your life.
This ain’t no (D)“truth or dare.”
They’ll (C)kick you, be they’ll tough; you, then they’ll (D)tell you it’s fair.
So (Em)beat it.
But you (D)wan na be bad.
Just (Em)beat it,
(D)beat it.
No one wants to be de feat ed.
Show in’ how funk y, strong is your fight.
It does n’t mat ter who’s wrong or right.
Just (Em)beat it,
just (D)beat it,
just (Em)beat it,
just (D)beat it.
wrong or right.
Just (Em)beat it,
(D)beat it.
No one wants to be de feat ed.
Show in’ how funk y, strong is your fight.
It does n’t mat ter who’s wrong or right.
Just (CN.C.)beat it.
Beat it.
Beat it.
Beat it.
(Em)beat it,
(D)beat it.
No one wants to be de feat ed.
Show in’ how funk y, strong is your fight.
It does n’t mat ter who’s wrong or right.
Just (Em)beat it,
(D)beat it.
No one wants to be de feat ed.
Show in’ how funk y, strong is your fight.
It does n’t mat ter who’s wrong or right.
Just (Em)beat it.
Beat It — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Beat It" by Michael Jackson: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Beat It”
- What key is "Beat It" by Michael Jackson played in?
- Beat It is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Beat It"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Beat It" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Beat It"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Beat It"?
- "Beat It" was originally performed by Michael Jackson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Michael Jackson can I play here?
- Try "MAN IN THE MIRROR", "YOU ROCK MY WORLD", "LOVING YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Beat It" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Beat It" by Michael Jackson. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Beat It" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Beat It" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.