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Beat It

Michael Jackson

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

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

Intro
  Dm   C  [X4]

Verse
Dm   They Told Him, Don't You Ever Come Around CHere
Don't WanDmna See Your Face, You Better Disappear         C​
The FirA#e's In Their Eyes And Their Words Are RealCly Clear So Beat It, Just Beat It    Dm               C​

Verse
Dm    You Better Run, You Better Do What YCou Can
Don't WanDmna See No Blood, Don't Be A Macho Man         C​
You WaA#nna Be Tough, Better Do What You CanC So Beat It, But You Wanna BeDm Bad                 C​

Hook
Just BeaDmt It (Beat It), BeatC It (Beat It)     No OnDme Wants To Be Defeated           C​
DmShowin' How Funky And Strong Is Your Fight It DoCesn't MatterDm Who's Wrong Or Right            C​

Post-Hook
Just BeaDmt It (Beat It) Just Beat It (CBeat It)
Just BeaDmt It (Beat It) Just Beat It (CBeat It, Uh)

Verse
Dm   They're Out To Get You, Better Leave While CYou Can
Don't WanDmna Be A Boy, You Wanna Be A Man          C​
You WaA#nna Stay Alive, Better Do What You CanC So Beat It, Just Beat It   Dm                C​

Verse
Dm    You Have To Show Them That You're Really Not Scared C​
You're PlayDmin' With Your Life, This Ain't No Truth Or Dare  C​
They'll KicA#k You, Then They'll Beat You Then They'll Tell You It's Fair        C​
So BeDmat It, But You WannaC Be Bad

Instruments
  Dm   Dm   Dm   Dm  [x4]

Guitar Solo[x2]
  Dm   C   Dm   C
  A#   C   Dm   C

Hook
DmBeat It (Beat It), BeCat It (Beat It)     NoDm One Wants To Be Defeated         C​
DmShowin' How Funky And Strong Is Your Fight It DoCesn't MatterDm Who's Wrong Or Right            C​
Also available in: Ebm (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Beat It?

The chords for Beat It are: Dm, C, A#

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: Dm, C, A#

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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