[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 - No drums - freetime] E -----7------0- B -----0----3-1- G -----0----2--- repeat free style then just pluck chords as one D -----x-------- A -----7----0--- E -----5--------
[Am9-x02200] Thank you for coming home [Em9-022002] I'm sorry that the chairs are al [F9-13x213] l worn, [Em9] I left them here I could have (F9 phrase) sworn (could play variation of C/F then x34x0x - high to low strings - work on this) (F9 phrase) E ---8---7---6-5--------------------- G ----8---7------------------------ B -----9---5------------------------
[Am9] These are my salad days, [Em9] Slowly being eaten aw [F9] ay, [Em9] Just another play for to [F9] day Oh but I'm (F chord run - downstrokes - 133211 13x411 133211) [Dm] proud of you,but I'm [E] proud of you, There's [FMaj7] nothing left to make me fe [C] el small [FMaj7] Luck has left me standing so tall[C] aaaalll[Cmaj7] [C7] aaaaaaalll [F] all ([F][G])
[Chorus] [Am]Gold [Am9](Gold) [Dm]Always be [Em]lieve in your [Am9]soul, [Dm]You've got the [Em]power to [Dm]know You're indes [G]tructible; [E]Always [E]believe [F]in, because [F]you [G]are [Am]Gold [Am9](Gold) [Dm]Glad that you're [Em]bound to re [Am9]turn, There's [Dm]something [Em]I could have [Dm] learned You're indes [G]tructable, [E]always [E]believe [F]in
[Bridge] {Play these chords - one beat each - make a quick jump from open to Bbm}
[Am Vamp] [Am][Am/C][Am][G][Am] - play really staccato
E -0---------0------------------------ B -1-------0-1------------------------- G -2-------0-2------------------------ D -2-------0-2------------------------ A -0--3--0---0------------------------- E -x---------x------------------------
[Verse 2] [Am9] After the rush has gone, I [Em9]hope you find a little more [F9] time Re [Em9]member we were partners in [F9] crime ([C][B]) [Am9] It's only two years ago The [Em9]man with the suit and the [F9] pace You [Em9] know that he was there on the [F9] case Now he's in [G]love with you,he's in [E]love with you [FMaj7] And my love is like a hard [C] prison wall [FMaj7] But you could leave me standing so tall[C] aaaalll[Cmaj7] [C7] aaaaaaalll [F] all ([F][G])
[Chorus] [Am]Gold [Am9](Gold) [Dm]Always be [Em]lieve in your [Am9]soul, [Dm]You've got the [Em]power to [Dm]know You're indes [G]tructible; [E]Always [E]believe [F]in, because [F]you [G]are [Am]Gold [Am9](Gold) [Dm]Glad that you're [Em]bound to re [Am9]turn, There's [Dm]something [Em]I could have [Dm] learned You're indes [G]tructable, [E]always [E]believe [F]in
[Am Vamp - Solo and dancing] [Am][Am/C][Am][G][Am]
[Back in] [FMaj7] And my love is like a hard [C] prison wall [FMaj7] But you could leave me standing so tall[C] aaaalll[Cmaj7] [C7] aaaaaaalll [F] all ([F][G])
[Chorus] [Am]Gold [Am9](Gold) [Dm]Always be [Em]lieve in your [Am9]soul, [Dm]You've got the [Em]power to [Dm]know You're indes [G]tructible; [E]Always [E]believe [F]in, because [F]you [G]are [Am]Gold [Am9](Gold) [Dm]Glad that you're [Em]bound to re [Am9]turn, There's [Dm]something [Em]I could have [Dm] learned You're indes [G]tructable, [E]always [E]believe [F]in
[Repeat chorus chords - DONT SING THESE WORDS] [Am] Gold [Am9][Dm]Always be [Em]lieve in your [Am9]soul, [Dm]You've got the [Em]power to [Dm]know You're indes [G]tructible; [E]Always believe [F]in, because [F]you [G]are
[Am Vamp - Solo and dancing] [Am][Am/C][Am][G][Am] x 2