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Beat It

Michael Jackson

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Beat It by Michael Jackson in the key of C

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

Intro
  Cm   A#  [X4]

Verse
Cm   They Told Him, Don't You Ever Come Around A#Here
Don't WanCmna See Your Face, You Better Disappear         A#​
The FirG#e's In Their Eyes And Their Words Are RealA#ly Clear So Beat It, Just Beat It     Cm               A#​

Verse
Cm    You Better Run, You Better Do What YA#ou Can
Don't WanCmna See No Blood, Don't Be A Macho Man         A#​
You WaG#nna Be Tough, Better Do What You CanA# So Beat It, But You Wanna Be CmBad                  A#​

Hook
Just BeaCmt It (Beat It), BeatA# It (Beat It)     No OneCm Wants To Be Defeated            A#​
CmShowin' How Funky And Strong Is Your Fight It DoA#esn't Matter CmWho's Wrong Or Right             A#​

Post-Hook
Just BeaCmt It (Beat It) Just Beat It (A#Beat It)
Just BeaCmt It (Beat It) Just Beat It (A#Beat It, Uh)

Verse
Cm   They're Out To Get You, Better Leave While A#You Can
Don't WanCmna Be A Boy, You Wanna Be A Man          A#​
You WaG#nna Stay Alive, Better Do What You CanA# So Beat It, Just Beat It    Cm                A#​

Verse
Cm    You Have To Show Them That You're Really Not Scared A#​
You're PlayCmin' With Your Life, This Ain't No Truth Or Dare  A#​
They'll KicG#k You, Then They'll Beat You Then They'll Tell You It's Fair        A#​
So BeCmat It, But You WannaA# Be Bad

Instruments
  Cm   Cm   Cm   Cm  [x4]

Guitar Solo[x2]
  Cm   A#   Cm   A#
  G#   A#   Cm   A#

Hook
CmBeat It (Beat It), BeA#at It (Beat It)     No CmOne Wants To Be Defeated          A#​
CmShowin' How Funky And Strong Is Your Fight It DoA#esn't Matter CmWho's Wrong Or Right             A#​
Also available in: Ebm (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Beat It?

The chords for Beat It are: Cm, A#, G#

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: Cm, A#, G#

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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