Beat It Chords
“Beat It” by Michael Jackson guitar chords: in the key of Em with the chords Em, D and C. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.
Chords for Beat It
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About Beat It
“Beat It” by Michael Jackson is a well-known pop song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 3 chords — Em, D and C — with the progression centred on Em, D and C. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.
Beat It — FAQ
What key is “Beat It” in?
“Beat It” by Michael Jackson is in the key of Em. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords do I need to play “Beat It”?
“Beat It” uses 3 chords: Em, D and C.
Is “Beat It” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “Beat It” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.
Who sings “Beat It”?
“Beat It” is performed by Michael Jackson.
Is there a play-along video for “Beat It”?
Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.
What genre is “Beat It”?
“Beat It” is categorised as Pop.
