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They told him don’t you ev er (Db)come a round here.
Don’t (Ebm)wan na see your face, you bet ter (Db)dis ap pear.
The (Cb)fire’s na in their eyes and their (Db)words are real ly clear.
So (Ebm)beat it, just (Db)beat it.
You bet ter run, you bet ter (Db)do what you can.
Don’t (Ebm)wan na see no blood, don’t be a (Db)ma cho man.
You (Cb)wan na be they tough, you, bet ter (Db)do what you can.
So (Ebm)beat it, but you (Db)wan na be bad.
Just (Ebm)beat it, (Beat it.) (Db)beat it, (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 (Ebm)beat it.
(Beat it.) Just (Db)beat it.
(Beat it.) Just (Ebm)beat it.
(Beat it.) Just (Db)beat it.
(Beat it.)
They’re out to get you, bet ter (Db)leave while you can.
Don’t (Ebm)wan na be a boy, you wan na (Db)be a man.
You (Cb)wan na stay a live, bet ter (Db)do what you ly can.
So (Ebm)beat it, just (Db)beat it.
You have to show them that you’re (Db)real ly not scared.
You’re (Ebm)play in’ with your life, this ain’t no (Db)truth or dare.
They’ll (Cb)kick you, then they beat you, then they’ll (Db)tell you it’s fair.
So (Ebm)beat it, but you (Db)wan na be bad.
Just (Ebm)beat it, (Beat it.) (Db)beat it, (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 (Ebm)beat it.
(Beat it.) Just (Db)beat it.
(Beat it.) Just (Ebm)beat it.
(Beat it.) Just (Db)beat it.
(Beat it.) (Ebm)beat it.
(Beat it.) (Db)Beat it.
(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 (Eb5)beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it...
...beat it, beat it, beat it...
...beat it, beat it...
...beat it, beat it, (Db5)beat it, beat it.
(Ebm)Beat it, (Beat it.) (Db)beat it.
(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 (Ebm)Beat it, (Beat it.) (Db)beat it.
(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
Beat It — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Beat It" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Ab, 135 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”
- Can I play "Beat It" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Beat It" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Beat It" by Michael Jackson played in?
- Beat It is arranged in the key of Ab 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 135 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Beat It"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Beat It" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Beat It"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Beat It" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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