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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)fi re’s 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, then they’ll beat 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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Beat It" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 140 BPM.
This arrangement is a great workout for your left hand — the Alberti bass pattern running under just three chords (Em, C, and D) sounds simple on paper, but keeping it smooth and even at 140 BPM is the real challenge here.
Start hands-separate at around 90 BPM and let your left hand memorize each chord shape until the transitions feel automatic, especially the jump from C up to D, where your hand has to reposition quickly without breaking the rolling pattern.
Once that's steady, bring your right hand in and focus on locking both hands to the beat — the pop-rock energy of this piece comes from rhythmic precision, not speed, so resist the urge to rush.
If any bar stumbles, loop just that transition five times slowly before moving on.
By the time you're up to tempo, you'll have an Alberti bass you can trust in any song that calls for it — that's a skill that pays off everywhere.
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About “Beat It”
- Why does "Beat It" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Beat It".
- What key is "Beat It" by Michael Jackson played in?
- Beat It is arranged in the key of G 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 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Beat It" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "Beat It"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: C, D, Em. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- 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 this real sheet music for "Beat It"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Beat It".
- Can I see all the notes in "Beat It"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 140 BPM.
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