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It’s close to mid
night.
(Dm7)and thin’ e vil lurk in’ in the dark.
Un der the moon
light you (Dm7)see a sight that al most stops your heart.
You try to (G7)scream,
but ter ror takes the sound be fore you (Dm7)make it.
You start to (G7)freeze
as hor ror looks you right be tween the (Dm7)eyes.
(Bbmaj7)You’re par a lyzed.
’Cause this is (Dm)thrill er,
thrill (G)er (Dm7)night, and (G7)no one’s gon na save you from the (Gm7)beast a bout to strike.
You know, it’s (Dm)thrill er,
thrill (G)er (Dm7)night.
You’re (G7)fight ing for your life in side a kill er thrill er to (Dm7)night.
You hear the door
slam
(Dm7)re al ize there’s no where left to run.
You feel the cold
hand, and (Dm7)won der if you’ll ev er see the sun.
You close your (G7)eyes,
and hope that this is just i mag i (Dm7)na tion.
But all the (G7)while,
you hear the crea ture creep in’ up be (Dm7)hind.
(Bbmaj7)You’re out of time.
’Cause this is (Dm)thrill er,
thrill (G)er (Dm7)night.
There (G7)ain’t no sec ond chance a gainst the (Gm7)thing with for ty eyes.
You know, it’s (Dm)thrill er,
thrill (G)er (Dm7)night.
You’re (G7)fight ing for your life in side a kill er thrill er to (Dm7)night.
kill er thrill er to (Dm7)night.
Night crea tures call and the dead start to walk in their (Bbmaj9)mas quer ade.
(Dm7)There’s no es cap in’ the (F)jaws of the a lien this (B)time.
(Bbmaj7)This is the end of your (A7sus)life.
kill er dill er, chill er, thrill er here to (Bb)night.
’Cause this is (Dm)thrill er,
thrill (G)er (Dm7)night, girl, (G7)I can thrill you more than an y (Gm7)ghost would dare to try.
(Dm)Thrill er;
thrill (G)er (Dm7)night, so (G7)let me hold you tight and share a (Gm7)ghost would dare to try.
kill er, thrill er to (Dm)night.
Thriller — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Thriller" 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 F, 180 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Thriller”
- What key is "Thriller" by Michael Jackson played in?
- Thriller is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Thriller"?
- The arrangement plays at 180 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Thriller" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Thriller"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Thriller"?
- "Thriller" 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 "Thriller" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Thriller" 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 "Thriller" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 "Thriller" 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.