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It’s close to mid night, and (C#m7)some thin’ e vil’s lurk in’ in the dark.
Un der the moon light you (C#m7)see a sight that al num most stops your heart.
You (F#)try to scream,
but a ter ror takes the sound be fore you make it.
You start to freeze
as hor ror looks you right be tween the eyes.
You’re pa ra lyzed.
’Cause this is (C#m)thrill (E)er,
(C#m7)thrill er night.
And (F#7)no one’s gon na save you from the beast a bout to strike.
You know, it’s (C#m)thrill (E)er,
thrill (F#)er (C#m7)night.
You’re (F#7)fight ing for your life in side a kill er thrill er to (C#m7)night,
yeah.
You hear the door slam and (C#m7)re al ize there’s no where left to run.
You feel the cold hand, and (C#m7)won der if you’ll ev num er see the sun.
You (F#)close your eyes,
and a hope that this is just i ma gi na tion.
But all the while,
you hear a crea ture creep in’ up be hind.
You’re out of time.
’Cause this is (C#m)thrill (E)er,
(C#m7)thrill er night.
There (F#7)ain’t no se cond chance a gainst the thing with for ty eyes, You girl.
it’s (C#m)Thrill (E)er,
thrill (F#)er (C#m7)night.
You’re (F#7)fight ing for your life in side a kill er thrill er to (C#m7)night,
yeah.
kill er thrill er to (C#m7)night.
(F#7)Night crea tures call and the dead start to (F#)walk (E)in (A)their mas quer ade.
(C#m7)There’s no es cap in’ the (E)jaws of the a lien this (F#)time.
(Amaj7)This is the end of your (G#sus4)life.
kill er thrill er chill er, thrill er here to (B7sus4)night.
’Cause this is (C#m)thrill (E)er,
thrill (F#)er (C#m7)night, ’cause (F#7)I can thrill you more than an y ghost would ev er dare try.
(C#m)Thrill (E)er,
thrill (F#)er (C#m7)night, so (F#7)let me hold you tight and share a kill er thrill er (B9sus4)Ow!
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 E, 120 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 “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 E 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 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Thriller" 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 "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 E, 120 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.


