[Intro - Capo 2nd FRET - BPM 117] [Em] 1. Opening bass part on low strings of guitar with drums 0x2 02x 0x0 0x2 - use muting with left hand fingers partially fretting to emphasise certain notes Think 022 022 020 022 to simplify 2. Keyboard riff - 022000 020202 022003 020202 - rhythm on, off, on, off
[Verse 1 - Play intro keyboard riff for every Em] [Em] She was more like a beauty queen, from a movie scene, I said; don't mind, but what do you mean; I am the [Am] one? Who will dance on the floor, in the [Em] round. She said; I am the [Am] one, who will dance on the floor, in the [Em] round.
[Interlude] Em - Opening keyboard riff
[Verse 2] [Em] She told me her name was Billie Jean, as she caused a scene. Then every head turned, with eyes that dreamed of being the [Am] one, Who will dance on the floor, in the [Em] round.
[Interlude] Em - Opening keyboard riff
[Pre-Chorus] [C] People always told me; be [Em] careful what you do; And don't [C] go around breaking young girl's [Em] hearts. And [C] mother always told me; be [Em] careful of who you love; And be [C] careful of what you do, 'cos the [B7] lie becomes the truth.
[Chorus 1- With Em play keyboard riff but let chords ring more] [Em] Billie Jean is not my lover; She's just a girl who, claims that I am the [Am] one. But the kid is not my [Em] son. She says; I am the [Am] one, But the kid is not my [Em] son.
[Interlude] Em - Opening keyboard riff
[Verse 3] [Em] For forty days and forty nights, the law was on her side. But who can stand, when she's in demand, her schemes and [Am] plans? 'Cos we danced on the floor, in the [Em] round. [Em] So take my strong advice; [Am] just remember to always think twice. ([Em] Do think twice).
[Verse 4] [Em] She told my baby we'd danced 'till three, then she looked a me, Then showed a photo; my baby cried; his eyes looked like [Am] mine. Go on dance on the floor, in the [Em] round, baby.
[Pre-chorus 2] [C] People always told me; be [Em] careful what you do; And don't [C] go around breaking young girl's [Em] hearts. She [C] came and stood right by me; then the [Em] smell of sweet perfume. This [C] happened much too soon; she [B7] called me to her room.
[Chorus 2] [Em] Billie Jean is not my lover; She's just a girl who, claims that I am the [Am] one. But the kid is not my [Em] son. She says; I am the [Am] one, But the kid is not my [Em] son.
[Em] Billie Jean is not my lover; She's just a girl who, claims that I am the [Am] one. But the kid is not my [Em] son. She says; I am the [Am] one, But the kid is not my [Em] son.
[Guitar Riff with woos] E -0-(0)-------00000----------------- B -0-(0)-------00000----------------- G -0--2-22-2s4----------------------- D -2------------------------------- A -2------------------------------- E -0------------------------------- Dr-B---S---B---S---B
[Bridge] [Em] She says; I am the [Am] one, But the kid is not my [Em] son. She says; I am the [Am] one, But the kid is not my [Em] son. She says; I am the [Am] one, But the kid is not my [Em] son. She says; I am the [Am] one, But the kid is not my [Em] son. She says; I am the [Am] one, But the kid is not my [Em] son. She says; I am the [Am] one, But the kid is not my [Em] son.
[Outro] [Em] Billie Jean is not my lover, [Em] Billie Jean is not my lover. [Em] Billie Jean is not my lover, [Em] Billie Jean is not my lover. (Fade Out)
[Notes] (I counted about 24 measures of Em. Feel free to shorten if you want.) Also can play Em up the neck to do the 'ee ee ee' bit in 'people always tell me' - 0 9 11 11 10 9 - 0 9 11 x 12 9 Simulate riff by hammering onto high F# of F#m xx(SX)X
[Intro - BPM 92] Twice with riff > D - 2 2 2 0 ... A - 0 3 4 E 0 2 A 0 (equal time value) Play twice but finish early (2h3 then Snare) to play snare Hit and then play harmonica bit - also pluck with fingers so loud - also on the hammer on E-0h2 to then play the A chord, do a snare hit as well [Harmonica part] A E A A --A----------E---------A-------------A E 9--7--5----12-10-9---5-5-5-5--5-5--5 B 10-5--5----9---------5-5-5-5--5-7--5 G 9--6--6----9---------6-6-6-6--6-6--6 D X--7-------9---------7-7-7-7--7-7--7 A 0--0-------X---------0-------------- E -----------0------------------------
[Verse] There's a [A] loving in your [E] eyes all the [A] way [A] If I [A] listen to your [E] lies would you [A] say [A] I'm a [D] man without con [E] viction I'm a [D] man who doesn't [E] know How to [D] sell a contra [E] diction You come and go [D/B - 7x777x] You come and go (drum fill and stop) [F#m][E]
[Chorus] [A] Karma karma karma karma karm [E/G#] a chameleon [F#m] You come and go [Bm] You come and go [A/E] oh oh [E] oh [A] Loving would be easy if your [E/G#] colours were like my dreams [F#m] Red gold and green [Bm] Red gold and green [A/E] ee ee een [E]
[Verse] Didn't [A] hear your wicked [E] words every [A] day ....... [A] And you [A] used to be so [E] sweet I heard you [A] say..... [A] That my [D] love was an ad [E] diction When we [D] cling our love is [E] strong When you [D] go you're gone for [E] ever You string along [D/B - 7x777x] (bryan adams - tina - 7x777x) You string along (drum fill and stop) [F#m][E]
[Chorus] [A] Karma karma karma karma karm [E/G#] a chameleon [F#m] You come and go [Bm] You come and go [A/E] oh oh [E] oh [A] Loving would be easy if your [E/G#] colours were like my dreams [F#m] Red gold and green [Bm] Red gold and green [A/E] ee ee een [E]
[Bridge] [D] Every day is like sur [C#m] vival [D/B - 7x777x] You're my lover not my [F#m] rival [D] Every day is like sur [C#m] vival [D/B - 7x777x] You're my lover not my [F#m] ri [E] val
[Solo - Play intro again - variation] A E A A x 2
[Verse] I'm a [D] man without con [E] viction I'm a [D] man who doesn't [E] know How to [D] sell a contra [E] diction You come and go [D/B - 7x777x] You come and go (drum fill and stop) [F#m][E]
[Chorus] [A] Karma karma karma karma karm [E/G#] a chameleon [F#m] You come and go [Bm] You come and go [A/E] oh oh [E] oh [A] Loving would be easy if your [E/G#] colours were like my dreams [F#m] Red gold and green [Bm] Red gold and green [A/E] ee ee een [E] [Repeat Chorus x 3 - 2nd time marching - just bass drum and hard slap mute strum]
