[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 - Just bass drum] [F#] (F# riff) Di di-di-di di di di-di di di di-di di [B] Doo doo-doo-doo doo doo-doo doo doo doo [E] Di-di-di-di d [A] i di di-di- [D] di di [A/C#] di-di [Bm] di ...... [F#] ...... [E] ............
[Chorus - Full drums in] And here's to [A] you Mrs. [F#m] Robinson [A] Jesus loves you [F#m] more than you will [D] know, [D/C#][Bm7][Bm7/A-5x4232-put little finger to low E] wo wo [E] wo ...God bless you [A] please Mrs. [F#m] Robinson [A] Heaven holds a [F#m] place for those who [D] pray, [D/C#][Bm7][Bm7/A] hey hey [Bm] hey ..Hey hey [F#] hey
[Vamp on F#]
[Verse 1] [F#] (F# riff) We'd like to know a little bit about you for our [F#7] files [B] We'd like to help you learn to help [B7] yourself [E] Look around you [A] all you see are [D] sympa [A/C#] thetic [Bm] eyes [F#] Stroll around the grounds un [E] til you feel at home
[Chorus] And here's to [A] you Mrs. [F#m] Robinson [A] Jesus loves you [F#m] more than you will [D] know, [D/C#][Bm7][Bm7/A] wo wo [E] wo ...God bless you [A] please Mrs. [F#m] Robinson [A] Heaven holds a [F#m] place for those who [D] pray, [D/C#][Bm7][Bm7/A] hey hey [Bm] hey ..Hey hey [F#] hey
[Verse 2] [F#] (F# riff) Hide it in a hiding place where no one ever goes [F#7] [B] Put it in your pantry with your [B7] cupcakes [E] It's a little [A] secret just the [D] Robin [A/C#] sons' af [Bm] fair [F#] Most of all you've got to [E] hide it from the kids
[Chorus] Koo-koo-ka- [A] choo Mrs. [F#m] Robinson [A] Jesus loves you [F#m] more than you will [D] know, [D/C#][Bm7][Bm7/A] wo wo [E] wo ....... God bless you [A] please Mrs. [F#m] Robinson [A] Heaven holds a [F#m] place for those who [D] pray, [D/C#][Bm7][Bm7/A] hey hey [Bm] hey ..Hey hey [F#] hey
[Verse 3] [F#] (F# riff) Sitting on a sofa on a Sunday after [F#7] noon [B] Going to the candidates debate [B7] [E] Laugh about it [A] shout about it [D] when you've [A/C#] got to [Bm] choose [F#] Any way you look at it you [E] lose
[Chorus] Where have you [A] gone Joe Di [F#m] Maggio [A] A nation turns its [F#m] lonely eyes to [D] you [D/C#][Bm7][Bm7/A] wo wo [E] woo ... What's that you [A] say Mrs. [F#m] Robinson [A] Joltin' Joe has [F#m] left and gone [D] away [D/C#][Bm7][Bm7/A] hey hey [Bm] hey ..Hey hey ... [F#] hey
[End]
[Notes] [E Riff - first note is offbeat - phrase is 23412.4] E 2-mute higher notes for riff comes out B 2----------------- G 3----------------- D 4----------------- A 4------47-9--- E 2---257--------- DrB---S--B----S
