Thriller by Michael Jackson is played in the key of C#m at a intermediate difficulty level, originally released in the 1980s. It uses 2 chords — C#m B — arranged in the i-bVII progression.
About the i-bVII progression
This song is built on the i-bVII progression. Follow the chord order in the diagrams above, and use the transpose controls if the key doesn't suit your voice.
Playing in the key of C#m
C# minor is another barre-heavy key. Capo the 4th fret and use A-minor shapes as a friendlier alternative.
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Learn to play Thriller by Michael Jackson on guitar. It sits in the key of C#m and uses the i-bVII progression with the chords C#m B.