[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 167 - Full drums] G / / / | G / / / | C/D / / / | C/D / / / |
[Verse 1 - Ammaj7 576555 ] [G] When the world, leaves you [Gmaj7] feeling blue You can [G7] count on me, I will [E7] be there for you [Am] When it seems, all your [Ammaj7] hopes and dreams Are a mil [Am7] lion miles away, I [D] will [C/D] re-ass [D] ure you [C/G] We've got to all stick together [G] Good friends, there for each other [C/G] Never ever forget that [D] I've got [C/D] you and [D] you've got [C/D] me, [D] so
[Chorus] [G] Reach for the [D] stars [Em] Climb every [C] mountain higher [G] Reach for the [D] stars [Em] Follow your [C] heart's desire [G] Reach for the [D] stars [Em] And when that [F] rainbow's shining [C] over you [D] That's when your dreams will all come true [G]
[Breakdown - just bass drum] Gxx Gxx Gxx xxG - xxG xxG Gxx xxx - repeat (on on on off off offon)
[Verse 2] [G] There's a place waiting [Gmaj7] just for you it's a [G7] special place where your [E7] dreams all come true [Am] Fly away, swim the [Ammaj7] ocean blue, drive that [Am7] open road, leave the [D] past be [C/D] hind [D] you [C/G] Don't stop gotta keep moving [G] Your hopes have gotta keep building [C/G] Never ever forget that [D] I've got [C/D] you and [D] you've got [C/D] me, [D] so
[Chorus] [G] Reach for the [D] stars [Em] Climb every [C] mountain higher [G] Reach for the [D] stars [Em] Follow your [C] heart's desire [G] Reach for the [D] stars [Em] And when that [F] rainbow's shining [C] over you [D] That's when your dreams will all come true [G]
[Breakdown - just bass drum] Gxx Gxx Gxx xxG - xxG xxG Gxx xxx (on on on off off offon)
[Bridge] [F/G] Don't believe in all that [G] you've been told [F/G] The sky's the limit you can [G] reach your goal [C] No-one knows just [C/B] what the [Am] future holds There ain't [G] nothing you can't be There's a [E] whole world at your feet,
[Breakdown] I said [A] reach! [N.C.] Climb every mountain [A] (Reach!) [N.C.] Reach for the moon [A] (Reach!) Follow that rainbow... [E7] and your dreams will all come true!
[Chorus 2 (key change)] [A] Reach for the [E] stars [F#m] Climb every [D] mountain higher [A] Reach for the [E] stars [F#m] Follow your [D] heart's desire [A] Reach for the [E] stars [F#m] And when that [G] rainbow's shining [D] over you [E] That's when your dreams will all come [A] true [Repeat chorus til fade]
