Beat It

by Michael Jackson
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Lyrics

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Beat It" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Beat It

Where are the chord symbols for "Beat It" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Beat It" is in E.
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.
Does "Beat It" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Beat It" is in the key of E at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "Beat It"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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