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Beat It

Michael Jackson

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Beat It by Michael Jackson

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Pop Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Interlude
| 16 Bars |

Intro
  Ebm   Db  [X4]

Verse
Ebm   They Told Him, Don't You Ever Come Around HDbere
Don't WanEbmna See Your Face, You Better Disappear          Db​
The FirBe's In Their Eyes And Their Words Are ReaDblly Clear So Beat It, Just Beat It    Ebm                Db​

Verse
Ebm    You Better Run, You Better Do What YoDbu Can
Don't WanEbmna See No Blood, Don't Be A Macho Man          Db​
You WaBnna Be Tough, Better Do What You CaDbn So Beat It, But You Wanna BeEbm Bad                  Db​

Hook
Just BeaEbmt It (Beat It), Beat DbIt (Beat It)     No One EbmWants To Be Defeated              Db​
EbmShowin' How Funky And Strong Is Your Fight It DoeDbsn't Matter WEbmho's Wrong Or Right               Db​

Post-Hook
Just BeaEbmt It (Beat It) Just Beat It (BDbeat It)
Just BeaEbmt It (Beat It) Just Beat It (BDbeat It, Uh)

Verse
Ebm   They're Out To Get You, Better Leave While YDbou Can
Don't WanEbmna Be A Boy, You Wanna Be A Man           Db​
You WaBnna Stay Alive, Better Do What You CaDbn So Beat It, Just Beat It   Ebm                 Db​

Verse
Ebm    You Have To Show Them That You're Really Not Scared  Db​
You're PlayEbmin' With Your Life, This Ain't No Truth Or Dare   Db​
They'll KicBk You, Then They'll Beat You Then They'll Tell You It's Fair       Db​
So BeEbmat It, But You Wanna DbBe Bad

Instruments
  Ebm   Ebm   Ebm   Ebm  [x4]

Guitar Solo[x2]
  Ebm   Db   Ebm   Db
  B   Db   Ebm   Db

Hook
EbmBeat It (Beat It), BeaDbt It (Beat It)     No OEbmne Wants To Be Defeated            Db​
EbmShowin' How Funky And Strong Is Your Fight It DoeDbsn't Matter WEbmho's Wrong Or Right               Db​
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FAQ

What are the chords for Beat It?

The chords for Beat It are: Ebm, Db, B

What is the original key of Beat It?

The original key is Ebm.

What is the difficulty of playing Beat It?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Beat It in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Beat It be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Beat It on ukulele?

Chord Beat It can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Beat It?

Beat It uses 3 chords: Ebm, Db, B

What is the easiest way to play Beat It?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Beat It released in?

Beat It was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Beat It?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Beat It to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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