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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Thriller" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Thriller"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Thriller". Key of F, 180 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.