Beat It
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[Intro: ]
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Part 1:
Guitar feedback, Drumbeats x4 then Dm Palm mute
Guitar Feedback Dm Palm mute
e|-0------------|-----------------|
B|-0------------|-----------------|
G|-0------------|-7-7---7--7-7--7-|
D|-0------------|-x-x---x--x-x--x-|
A|-0------------|-5-5---5--5-5--5-|
E|-0------------|-----------------|
Guitar 1: Dm C x4
Guitar 2:
Dm C Dm C
e|------------|-----------|------------|-------------|
B|------------|-----------|------------|-------------|
G|------------|-----------|------------|---------5-5-|
D|-0----0-3-0-|-2--0------|-0----0-3-0-|-2--0----5-5-| x2
A|----0-------|------3--3-|----0-------|------3--3-3-|
E|------------|-----------|------------|-------------|
Verse 1:
Dm
They told him Don't you
C
ever come around here
Dm
Don't wanna see your face
C
You better disappear?
Bb
The fires in their eyes and
C
their words are really clear
Dm C
So beat it Just beat it
Dm
You better run
C
You better do what you can
Dm
Don't wanna see no blood
C
Don't be a macho man
Bb
You wanna though
C
Better do what you can
Dm
So beat it
C
But you wanna be bad
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Guitar 2: in "You better run" palm muted
e|-1-------1-------0-------0-------|
B|---3-1-3---3-1-3---3-1-3---3-1-3-|
G|---------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------| x4
A|---------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------|
Chorus 1: Do Intro Part 2 for Guitar 2
Dm
Just beat (beat it)
C
Beat it (Beat it)
Dm C
No one wants to be defeated
Dm
Showing how funky and
C
strong is your fight
Dm
It doesn't matter
C
who's wrong or right
Dm
Just beat it
C
Just beat it
Dm
Just beat it
C
Just beat it
Verse 2:
Dm
They're out to get you
C
Better leave while you can
Dm
Don't wanna be a boy
C
You wanna be a man
Bb
You wanna stay alive
C
Better do what you can
Dm C
So beat it Just beat it
Dm
You have to show them
C
that you're really not scared
Dm
You're playing with your life
C
This ain't no truth or dare
Bb
They'll kick you then they beat you
C
then they'll tell you its fair
Dm
So beat it
C
But you wanna be bad
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Guitar 2: in "You have to show them" palm muted
e|-1-------1-------0-------0-------|
B|---3-1-3---3-1-3---3-1-3---3-1-3-|
G|---------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------| x4
A|---------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------|
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge:
Part 1:
Guitar 1: Dm Palm mute while singing "beat it beat"
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Guitar 2: b means bend
e|-----------------------|
B|---1--1h3b-----1--1h3b-|
G|-----------------------|
D|-0----------0----------| x4
A|-----------------------|
E|-----------------------|
Part 2: John Mayer Solo, Do Verse Chords
Chorus 2: Do Intro Part 2 for Guitar 2
Dm
Just beat (beat it)
C
Beat it (Beat it)
Dm C
No one wants to be defeated
Dm
Showing how funky and
C
strong is your fight
Dm
It doesn't matter
C
who's wrong or right
(Repeat)
Dm
Just beat it
C
Just beat it
Dm
Just beat it
C
Just beat it
How to play Beat It
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.