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F
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Em
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C
Eat It
Weird Al Yankovic
Weird Al Yankovic’s "Eat It" is a parody of Michael Jackson’s "Beat It," and keeps an upbeat, rock-influenced feel. The original uses electric guitar and a driving rhythm, but you can easily play it on acoustic guitar with just a few chords.
Chords and Progression
The song primarily uses the chords Em, D, and C, with G#, F, and D# in the intro. For beginners, focus on the main verses and chorus, which loop through Em and D, with a C and D at the end of lines. Practice switching between Em and D smoothly—these are common open chords. The C chord appears less frequently but is also beginner-friendly.
Strumming Pattern
A steady down-up strumming pattern works well (try: down, down-up, up-down-up). Keep the rhythm punchy to match the song’s energy. For a more rock feel, emphasize the down strums, especially on the beat.
Tips for Beginners
Practice chord transitions slowly at first, especially Em to D and C to D. Keep your fingers close to the strings to minimize movement. If the intro chords (G#, F, D#) are too challenging, you can skip to the verse and start on Em.
Techniques
Light palm muting during verses can add percussive feel. For the chorus, strum more openly for emphasis.
Overall, keep it fun and don’t worry about perfection—the spirit of "Eat It" is playful!
Intro
G# G# F F
G# G# F F
D#
Em D Em D Em D Em D
Verse 1Em How come you're always such aD fussy young man?
Don'tEm want no Captain Crunch don't want noD Raisin Bran
WellC don't you know that other kids areD starving in Japan?
SoEm eat it, justD eat it
Verse 2Em Don't wanna argue I don'tD wanna debate
Don'tEm wanna hear about what kind ofD food you hate
YouC won't get no dessert 'till youD clean off your plate
SoEm eat it, don't youD tell me you're full
ChorusJustEm eat it,D eat it,Em get yourself an egg andD beat it
Em Have some more chicken,D have some more pie
Em It doesn't matter ifD it's broiled or fried
JustEm eat it, justD eat it, justEm eat it, justD eat it
Verse 3Em Your table manners are aD crying shame
You'reEm playing with your food this ain't someD kind of game
NowC if you starve to death you'll justD have yourself to blame
SoEm eat it, justD eat it
Verse 4Em You better listen betterD do what you're told
YouEm haven't even touched your tunaD casserole
YouC better chow down or it'sD gonna get cold
SoEm eat it, I don'tD care if you're full
ChorusJustEm eat it,D eat it,Em open up your mouth andD feed it
Em Have some more yogurt,D have some more Spam
Em It doesn't matter ifD it's fresh or canned
JustEm eat it,D eat it,Em don't you make me reD peat it
Em Have a banana,D have a whole bunch
Em It doesn't matter whatD you had for lunch
JustEm eat it eat it eat it eat it
InstrumentalEm D Em D C D Em D Em D Em D C D Em D
OutroEm Eat it,D eat it,Em if it's gettin' cold reD heat it
Em Have a big dinner,D have a light snack
Em If you don't like it youD can't send it back
JustEm eat it,D eat it,Em get yourself an egg andD beat it
Em Have some more chicken,D have some more pie
Em It doesn't matter ifD it's broiled or fried
JustEm eat it,D eat it,Em don't you make me reD peat it
Em Have a banana,D have a whole bunch
Em It doesn't matter whatD you had for lunch
JustEm eat it