[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
BPM 80 [Intro - Play 022000 577xxx 577755 for intro and verse] Em A5 Asus4 Em A5 Asus4 Em A5 Asus4 Em Em7 A [Verse] [Em] I've seen you [A5] twice [Asus4][Em] [Em] In a short [A5] time -- [Asus4] ------ [Em] ---- [Em] Only a [A5] week Since we [Em] star - [Em7] ted [A] --- [Em] It seems to [A5] me --- [Asus4] ------ [Em] -- [Em] For every [A5] time - [Asus4] ------ [Em] ---- [Em] I'm getting [A5] more Open [Em] hear - [Em7] ted [A]
[Bridge] [Em] I was an im [A/C#] possible case [Bm] No one ever could [Cmaj7] reach me [Em] But I think I can [A/C#] see in your face [Bm] There's a lot you can [Cmaj7] teach me So I [Am7] wanna know [C/D]
[Chorus] What's the name of the [G] game [C] ? Does it [D] mean any [D/C] thing to y [G] ou? [C][D] [C] What's the name of the [G] game [C] ? Can you [D] feel it the [D/C] way I [G] do?
[Link] [B] Tell me [Em] please Cause I [A/C#] have to [D] know I'm a [B] bashful [Em] child Be [A/C#] ginning to grow [C/D]
[Middle 8] And you [G] make me talk And you [C/G] make me feel And you [G] make me show What I'm [C]try [F/C]ing [C]to [C9]con [C]ceal If I [G] trust in you Would you [C/G] let me down? Would you [G] laugh at me If I [Em] said I care for you? [F#m7][B7] Could you [Cmaj7] feel the same way too? I wanna know [C/D] ... The name of the game
[Verse] instrumental Em A5 Asus4 Em A5 Asus4 Em A5 Asus4 Em Em7 A
[Verse] [Em] I have no [A5] friends -- [Asus4] [Em] No one to [A5] see - [Asus4] [Em] And I am [A5] never in [Em] vi- [Em7] ted [A] [Em] Now I am [A5] here -- [Asus4] [Em] Talking to [A5] you -- [Asus4] [Em] No wonder [A5] I get ex [Em] ci- [Em7] ted [A]
[Bridge] [Em] Your smile and the [A/C#] sound of your voice [Bm] And the way you see [Cmaj7] through me [Em] Got a feeling, you [A/C#] give me no choice [Bm] But it means a lot [Cmaj7] to me So I [Am7] wanna know [C/D]
[Chorus] What's the name of the [G] game? (Your smile and the [C] sound of your voice) Does it [D] mean any [D/C] thing to [G] you? (Got a feeling you [C] give me no choice [D] but it means a lot[C]) What's the name of the [G] game? (Your smile and the [C] sound of your voice) Can you [D] feel it the [D/C] way I [G] do?
[Link] [B] Tell me [Em] please Cause I [A/C#] have to [D] know I'm a [B] bashful [Em] child Be [A/C#] ginning to grow [C/D]
[Middle 8] And you [G] make me talk And you [C/G] make me feel And you [G] make me show What I'm [C]try [F/C]ing [C]to [C9]con [C]ceal If I [G] trust in you Would you [C/G] let me down? Would you [G] laugh at me If I [Em] said I care for you? [F#m7][B7] Could you [Cmaj7] feel the same way too? I wanna know [C/D] ... Oh yes I wanna know [C/D]
[Chorus] (repeat and fade) The name of the [G] game (I was an [C] impossible case) Does it [D] mean any [D/C] thing to [G] you? (But I think I can [C]see in your face [D] and it means a lot [C]) What's the name of the [G] game? (Your smile and the [C] sound of your voice) Can you [D] feel it the [D/C] way I [G] do? (Got a feeling you [C] give me no choice [D] but it means a lot[C]) What's the name of the [G] game? (Your smile and the [C] sound of your voice) Does it [D] mean any [D/C] thing to [G] you? (But I think I can [C]see in your face [D] and it means a lot[C] ) What's the name of the [G] game? (Your smile and the [C] sound of your voice) Can you [D] feel it the [D/C] way I [G] do? (Got a feeling you [C]give me no choice [D] but it means a lot[C])