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Beat It by Michael Jackson – Ukulele Chords

by Per Kjeller
written by Per Kjeller
Beat It Ukulele Chords - Michael Jackson

Beat It Ukulele Chords – Michael Jackson. This song uses the chords: Ebmin, Db, Bb. You can change the key for free, as needed.

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Beat It by Michael Jackson – Ukulele Chords

INTRO: (These are single notes)

Eb Gb Bb Gb Eb F Eb Db

VERSE 1:

EbminThey told him, “Don’t you ever Dbcome around here”Ebmin“Don’t wanna see your face, you better Dbdisappear”The Bbfire’s in their eyes and their Dbwords are really clearSo Ebminbeat it, just Dbbeat it
VERSE 2:
EbminYou better run, you better Dbdo what you canEbminDon’t wanna see no blood, don’t be Dba macho manBbYou wanna be tough, better Dbdo what you canSo Ebminbeat it, but you Dbwanna be bad
CHORUS 1:
Just Ebminbeat it (beat it), Dbbeat it (beat it)EbminNo one wants to be defDbeatedEbminShow them how funky and sDbtrong is your fightEbminIt doesn’t matter Dbwho’s wrong or rightJust Ebminbeat it (beat it), just Dbbeat it (beat it)Just Ebminbeat it (beat it), just Dbbeat it (beat it, uh)
VERSE 3:
EbminThey’re out to get you, better Dbleave while you canEbminDon’t wanna be a boy, you wanna Dbbe a manYou Bbwanna stay alive, better Dbdo what you canSo Ebminbeat it, just Dbbeat it (rrr)
VERSE 4:
EbminYou have to show them that you’re Dbreally not scaredYou’re Ebminplayin’ with your life, this ain’t no Dbtruth or dareThey’ll Bbkick you, then they’ll beat you, then they’ll Dbtell you it’s fairSo Ebminbeat it, but you Dbwanna be bad
CHORUS 2:
Just Ebminbeat it (beat it), Dbbeat it (beat it)EbminNo one wants to be defDbeatedEbminShow them how funky and sDbtrong is your fightEbminIt doesn’t matter Dbwho’s wrong or right

Just Ebminbeat it (beat it), Dbbeat it (beat it)

EbminNo one wants to be defDbeatedEbminShow them how funky and sDbtrong is your fightEbminIt doesn’t matter Dbwho’s wrong or right
Just Ebbeat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)

Beat it (beat it, beat it)Beat it (beat it, beat it)Beat it (beat it, beat it)Beat it (beat it, beat it)

SOLO:
Ebmin Db Ebmin Db Bb Db Ebmin Db x2
CHORUS 3:
Just Ebminbeat it (beat it), Dbbeat it (beat it)EbminNo one wants to be defDbeatedEbminShow them how funky and sDbtrong is your fightEbminIt doesn’t matter Dbwho’s wrong or right

Just Ebminbeat it (beat it), Dbbeat it (beat it)(no one)

EbminNo one wants to be defDbeatedEbminShow them how funky and sDbtrong is your fightEbminIt doesn’t matter Dbwho’s wrong or right

Just Ebminbeat it (beat it), Dbbeat it (beat it)

EbminNo one wants to be defDbeatedEbminShow them how funky and sDbtrong is your fightEbminIt doesn’t matter Dbwho’s wrong or right

Just Ebminbeat it (beat it), Dbbeat it (beat it)

Fade to end…

Beat It Ukulele Chords - Michael Jackson

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“Beat It” History:

🎵 Basic Facts

  • Released: 1983
  • Album: Thriller
  • Writers: Michael Jackson
  • Producer: Quincy Jones

🎸 What Makes It Special

“Beat It” is a fusion of pop and hard rock, which was unusual at the time. Jackson and Quincy Jones wanted a song that would appeal to rock audiences as well as pop fans—and they succeeded.

One of the defining features is the blistering guitar solo by Eddie Van Halen of the band Van Halen. He recorded it as a guest and wasn’t even paid—he reportedly did it as a favor.

🧠 Theme and Meaning

Lyrically, “Beat It” is about avoiding violence. Instead of fighting to prove toughness, the message is:

Walk away. Don’t prove anything through violence.

That anti-violence message is wrapped in a tough, streetwise tone, which helped it connect with a wide audience.

📺 Music Video Impact

The music video was groundbreaking. It featured choreographed gang rivalry scenes and helped:

  • Break racial barriers on MTV
  • Establish Jackson as a global superstar

Along with other Thriller videos, it changed what a music video could be—turning it into a cinematic experience.

🏆 Success

  • Reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100
  • Won 2 Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year
  • Became one of Jackson’s signature songs

🎶 Legacy

“Beat It” helped make Thriller the best-selling album of all time and proved that genres could successfully cross over. It also influenced later artists to blend rock and pop more freely.

 

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