Beat It
Single cover
Beat It
14 February 1983 · Single Released
"Beat It" is a song from 1983 by Michael Jackson, taken from the album Thriller. Released as a single in 1983.
- Lead Vocals
- Michael Jackson
- Songwriters
- Michael Jackson
- Producers
- Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson
- Track
- Thriller · 5 of 9
- Charts
- 4 #1 chart positionsSee chart history
“Beat It” is a song from 1982 by Michael Jackson, taken from the album Thriller. Released as a single on 14 February 1983.
They told him, "Don't you ever come around here"
"Don't wanna see your face, you better disappear"
The fire's in their eyes and their words are really clear
So beat it, just beat it
You better run, you better do what you can
Don't wanna see no blood, don't be a macho man
You wanna be tough, better do what you can
So beat it, but you wanna be bad
Just beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it (beat it)
Just beat it (beat it)
Just beat it (beat it)
Just beat it (beat it, uh)
They're out to get you, better leave while you can
Don't wanna be a boy, you wanna be a man
You wanna stay alive, better do what you can
So beat it, just beat it
You have to show them that you're really not scared
You're playin' with your life, this ain't no truth or dare
They'll kick you, then they'll beat you
Then they'll tell you it's fair
So beat it, but you wanna be bad
Just beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just 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, beat it)
Beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right (who's right)
Just beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)
No one wants to be defeated (no one)
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)
No one wants to be defeated (oh, no)
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)
15 people credited on this song.
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Michael Jackson Lead Vocals · Producer · Songwriter -
Quincy Jones Producer -
Eddie Van Halen Guitar Solo -
Steve Lukather Rhythm Guitar -
Jeff Porcaro Drums -
Louis Johnson Bass Guitar -
D
David Williams Guitar
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L
Larry Williams Saxophone / Flute
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G
Gary Grant Trumpet / Flugelhorn
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B
Bill Reichenbach Trombone
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Jerry Hey Horn Arrangements / Trumpet -
T
Tom Bahler Synclavier
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Greg Phillinganes Keyboards -
D
Donn Landee Engineer
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Bruce Swedien Engineer
| Territory | Chart | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| US | Billboard Hot 100 | #1 |
| US | Billboard R&B Singles | #1 |
| UK | Official Singles Chart | #3 |
| Canada | RPM Top Singles | #1 |
| Australia | Kent Music Report | #1 |
| Germany | Official German Charts | #2 |
| France | SNEP | #3 |
Certifications
- RIAA Platinum
- BPI Platinum
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