Words toThriller
Michael Jackson
- Length
- 5:57
- Singing starts
- 0:57
- Chorus
- 2×first at 4:52
- Lines
- 94
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On the record
Thriller · 1982 · sing the whole sideGood for
Side A · 01 — The words to Thriller
Thriller lyrics: how it starts.
Liner notes, live
It's close to midnight
Something evil's lurkin' in the dark
Under the moonlight
You see a sight that almost stops your heart
Side A · 02 — How to sing it
How to sing “Thriller” with lyricspin.
“Thriller” runs about 5:57. The singing starts 0:57 in. The chorus comes around 2 times, first at 4:52: that's where the whole room joins in. 94 lines in all.
- 01
Put it on.
A turntable, the TV, cast YouTube, a party speaker. The original recording, no karaoke version needed.
▶ Find it on YouTube - 02
Let it listen.
Open lyricspin on a phone or tablet near the speakers and tap to listen. It names the song and finds the words.
- 03
Sing.
The lyrics roll with the song. Pass the mic, not the phone.
Side B · 01 — Dig the crate
More sing-alongs.
Bonus track — Plan the night
Make a night of it.
Family karaoke night, a party playlist, a sisterhood night where the whole room takes the chorus. Pick a room, grab a setlist, sing the real songs.