[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
[Chorus] Well it's [D] all right, [D] riding a [A] round in the [G] breeze Well it's [D] all right, [D] if you live the [A] life you [D] please Well it's [D] all right, [D] doing the [A] best you [G] can Well it's [D] all right, [D] as long as you [A] lend a [D] hand
[Verse] [G] You can sit around and wait for the phone to [D] ring (end of the line) [G] Waiting for someone to tell you [D] everything (end of the line) [G] Sit around and wonder what tomor [D] row will bring (end of the line) Maybe a [A] diamond ring
[Chorus] Well it's [D] all right, [D] even if they [A] say you're [G] wrong Well it's [D] all right, [D] sometimes you [A] gotta be [D] strong Well it's [D] all right, [D] as long as you got [A] somewhere to [G] lay Well it's [D] all right, [D] every day is [A] judgement [D] day
[Verse] [G] Maybe somewhere down the [D] road aways (end of the line) [G] You'll think of me, and wonder where I [D] am these days (end of the line) [G] Maybe somewhere down the road when some [D] body plays (end of the line) [A] Purple Haze
[Chorus] Well it's [D] all right, [D] even when [A] push comes to [G] shove Well it's [D] all right, [D] if you got [A] someone to [D] love Well it's [D] all right, [D] everything'll [A] work out [G] fine Well it's [D] all right, [D] we're going to the [A] end of the [D] line
[Verse] [G] Don't have to be ashamed of the [D] car I drive (end of the line) [G] I'm just glad to be here, happy to [D] be alive (end of the line) [G] It don't matter, if you're [D] by my side (end of the line) I'm [A] satisfied
[Chorus] Well it's [D] all right, [D] even if you're [A] old and [G] grey Well it's [D] all right, [D] you still got [A] something to [D] say Well it's [D] all right, [D] remember to [A] live and let [G] live Well it's [D] all right, [D] the best you can [A] do is for [D] give
Well it's [D] all right, [D] riding [A] around in the [G] breeze Well it's [D] all right, [D] if you live the [A] life you [D] please Well it's [D] all right, [D] even if the [A] sun don't [G] shine Well it's [D] all right, [D] we're going to the [A] end of the [D] line