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Beat It

Michael Jackson Pop

"Beat It" is a song by the legendary artist Michael Jackson, written and performed by him. It was released in 1982 on his iconic album "Thriller." The song is in the key of F#m and is a fusion of pop, rock, and electronic music genres. "Beat It" was composed by Michael Jackson with the help of producer Quincy Jones. Interestingly, despite being primarily known as a pop singer, this song showcased Jackson's versatility and his ability to incorporate different musical styles into his work. The track gained immense popularity, earning numerous awards and becoming one of Jackson's signature songs. Notably, guitarist Eddie Van Halen provided a captivating guitar solo for the track, adding to its distinctive sound. The melody of "Beat It" is known for its catchy hooks, rhythmic guitar riffs, and energetic vocals, making it a timeless hit.

Michael Jackson - Beat It

b a b b b b b b b a b d b a b
They told him don’t you ever come around here

b a b b b a b b b a g b
Don’t wanna see your face you better disappear
b a g e d e
The fire’s in their eyes
e e f# e d d e
And their words are really clear
g e e e f# d
So beat it, just beat it
b a b b b b b b b a b d b a b
You better run you better do what you can
b a b b b a b b b a g b
Don’t wanna see no blood don’t be a macho man
b a g e d e
You wanna be tough
e e f# e d d e
Better do what you can so beat it
g e b b d b a b
But you wanna be bad

Refrão:
b d d f# f#
Just beat it (beat it)
d d e e
Beat it (beat it)
d d d d f d f d
No one wants to be defeated
b a b a a b
Showing how funky

b a b a a g
And strong is your fight
b a b a a b
It doesn’t matter
b a b a a g
Who’s wrong or right
a g e g
Just beat it (beat it)
e f# d
Just beat it (beat it)
a g e g
Just beat it (beat it)
e f# d
Just beat it (beat it)