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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Beat It" by Michael Jackson in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Beat It"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Beat It" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 140 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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