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Beat It

Michael Jackson

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

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

Intro
  Em   D  [X4]

Verse
Em   They Told Him, Don't You Ever Come Around DHere
Don't WanEmna See Your Face, You Better Disappear         D​
The FirCe's In Their Eyes And Their Words Are ReaDlly Clear So Beat It, Just Beat It   Em               D​

Verse
Em    You Better Run, You Better Do What YDou Can
Don't WanEmna See No Blood, Don't Be A Macho Man         D​
You WaCnna Be Tough, Better Do What You CaDn So Beat It, But You Wanna BEme Bad                D​

Hook
Just BeaEmt It (Beat It), BeatD It (Beat It)     No OnEme Wants To Be Defeated           D​
EmShowin' How Funky And Strong Is Your Fight It DoDesn't MatterEm Who's Wrong Or Right            D​

Post-Hook
Just BeaEmt It (Beat It) Just Beat It (DBeat It)
Just BeaEmt It (Beat It) Just Beat It (DBeat It, Uh)

Verse
Em   They're Out To Get You, Better Leave While DYou Can
Don't WanEmna Be A Boy, You Wanna Be A Man          D​
You WaCnna Stay Alive, Better Do What You CaDn So Beat It, Just Beat It  Em                D​

Verse
Em    You Have To Show Them That You're Really Not Scared D​
You're PlayEmin' With Your Life, This Ain't No Truth Or Dare  D​
They'll KicCk You, Then They'll Beat You Then They'll Tell You It's Fair       D​
So BeEmat It, But You WannaD Be Bad

Instruments
  Em   Em   Em   Em  [x4]

Guitar Solo[x2]
  Em   D   Em   D
  C   D   Em   D

Hook
EmBeat It (Beat It), BeDat It (Beat It)     NoEm One Wants To Be Defeated         D​
EmShowin' How Funky And Strong Is Your Fight It DoDesn't MatterEm Who's Wrong Or Right            D​
Also available in: Ebm (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Beat It?

The chords for Beat It are: Em, D, C

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: Em, D, C

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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