[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
[Verse 1 - Chugging guitar] [Em] ........Baby [B7] look at me... [Em] ....and tell me [Am7] what you see. [D] You ain't seen the best of me yet [A] Give me time I'll [C] make you for [D] get [B7] the [Em] rest. [Em] ......I got [B7] more in me.. [Em] ....and you can [Am7] set it free. [D] I can catch the moon in my hand [A] Don't you know who I [B] am? Re [Bsus2] member [B7] my [Em] name.
[Chorus] [Em] *Fame! [Am7] I'm gonna [C] live for [D] ever [Bsus2] I'm gonna [B7] learn how to [Em] fly *High! [Am7] I feel it [C] comin' to [D] gether [Bsus2] People will [B7] see me and [Em] cry *Fame! [Am7] I'm gonna [C] make it to [D] heaven [Bsus2] Light up the [B7] sky like a f [Em] lame *Fame! [Am7] I'm gonna [C] live for [D] ever [Bsus2] Baby re [B7] member my [Em] name. Re [Em] member re [Em] member x4
[Interlude / Intro again] Em Em Em Em Em C Am7 B7 x2
[Verse 2] [Em] ....Baby [B7] ..hold me tight. [Em] ...cause you can [Am7] make it right. [D] You can shoot me straight to the top [A] Give me love and [C] take all I've [D] got [B7] to [Em] give. [Em] ....Baby. [B7] ..I'll be tough. [Em] ...too much is [Am7] not enough. [D] I can ride your heart till it breaks [A] Ooh, I got what it [B] takes.
[Chorus] [Em] *Fame! [Am7] I'm gonna [C] live for [D] ever [Bsus2] I'm gonna l [B7] earn how to [Em] fly *High! [Am7] I feel it [C] comin' to [D] gether [Bsus2] People will [B7] see me and [Em] cry *Fame! [Am7] I'm gonna [C] make it to [D] heaven [Bsus2] Light up the [B7] sky like a [Em] flame *Fame! [Am7] I'm gonna [C] live for [D] ever [Bsus2] Baby re [B7] member my [Em] name. Re [Em] member re [Em] member x4
[Solo - Key change up a tone but don't bother for live] (over just B I think) [B] with some Bsus2 and B7 sprinkled in
[Outro] [Em] *Fame! [Am7] I'm gonna [C] live for [D] ever [Bsus2] I'm gonna l [B7] earn how to [Em] fly *High! [Am7] I feel it [C] comin' to [D] gether [Bsus2] People will [B7] see me and [Em] cry *Fame! [Am7] I'm gonna [C] make it to [D] heaven [Bsus2] Light up the [B7] sky like a [Em] flame *Fame! [Am7] I'm gonna [C] live for [D] ever [Bsus2] Baby re [B7] member my [Em] name. Re [Em] member re [Em] member x4
