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Beat It by Michael Jackson - Lyrics/Melody/Chords, Leadsheet Sheet Music (Page 1 of 2)

Beat It

By Michael Jackson Leadsheet Pages: 2
Available in 8 different keys:
E Minor (Orig. published key)

E Minor (Orig. published key)

+5 A Minor

+7 B Minor (2 sharps)

-4 C Minor (3 flats)

-3 C# Minor (4 sharps)

-2 D Minor (1 flat)

+2 F# Minor (3 sharps)

+3 G Minor (2 flats)

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Score Details

“Beat It” by Michael Jackson is offered as a leadsheet arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. The arrangement spans 2 pages. It's scored in E minor.

It's available in 7 additional keys for transposition. The tempo is moderately fast, at around 120 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Voice and C Instrument.

For vocalists, contains complete lyrics. Stylistically, it's R&B. Musicnotes offers 77 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.

Arrangement
Lyrics/Melody/Chords
Composer
Michael Jackson
Lyricist
Michael Jackson
Product #
MN0075748
Pages
2 Pages
Instruments
Voice , C Instrument
Vocal Range
Voice: Voice vocal range, from B3 to D5
Publisher
Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Date
1982
Tempo
Moderately fast
Metronome
q = 120
Original Published Key
E Minor
Time Signature
4/4
Product Type
Official
Interactive
Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?

The leadsheet edition of “Beat It” is in E minor. You can also purchase it in 7 other keys, each sold separately.

Can I print or download the sheet music?

Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.

Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?

You can preview the leadsheet score for “Beat It” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.

What does this leadsheet arrangement include?

The leadsheet arrangement of “Beat It” is written for voice and C instrument, allowing you to build your own arrangement. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.

Is “Beat It” available for other instruments?

Yes. “Beat It” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Beat It” to compare them.

What time signature is this version in?

The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

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