Beat it
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Intro: Em D Em D Em D Em D
Em D
1. They told him don't you ever come around here,
Em D
don't wanna see your face, you better disappear.
C D
The fire's in their eyes and their words are really clear,
Em D
so beat it, just beat it.
Em D
2. You better run, you better do what you can,
Em D
don't wanna see no blood, don't be a macho man.
C D
You wanna be tough, better do what you can,
Em D
so beat it, but you wanna be bad.
Em D
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it,
Em D
no one wants to be defeated.
C D
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight,
C D
it doesn't matter who's wrong or right,
Em D
just beat it, beat it, just beat it, beat it
Em D
Just beat it, beat it, just beat it, beat it.
Em D
3. They're out to get you, better leave while you can,
Em D
don't wanna be a boy, you wanna be a man.
C D
You wanna stay alive, better do what you can,
Em D
So beat it, just beat it.
Em D
4. You have to show them that you're really not scared,
Em D
you're playin' with your life, this ain't no truth or dare
C D
They'll kick you, then they beat you, then they'll tell you it's fair.
Em D
Just beat it, but you wanna be bad.
Em D
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it,
Em D
no one wants to be defeated.
C D
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight,
C D
it doesn't matter who's wrong or right.
How to play Beat it
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.