[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
[Verse 1 - Vocal starts on B note] [G] I threw a wish in the well, [Em] Don't ask me, I'll never tell [C] I looked to you as it fell, [D] and now you're in my way [G] I trade my soul for a wish, [Em] pennies and dimes for a kiss [C] I wasn't looking for this, [D] but now you're in my way (bass drum in) [G] Your stare was holdin', [Em] ripped jeans, skin was showin' [C] Hot night, wind was blowin' [D] Where you think you're going, baby?
[Chorus] [G] Hey, I just met you, [D] and this is crazy, [C] but here's my number, [D] so call me, maybe? [G] It's hard to look right, [D] at you baaaabeh, [C] but here's my number, [D] so call me, maybe? [G] Hey, I just met you, [D] and this is crazy, [C] but here's my number, [D] so call me, maybe? [G] And all the other boys, [D] try to chase me, [C] but here's my number, [D] so call me, maybe?
[Riff on G - Just bass drum]
[Verse 2 - Light drums] [G] You took your time with the call, [Em] I took no time with the fall [C] You gave me nothing at all, [D] but still, you're in my way [G] I beg and borrow and steal [Em] At first sight and it's real [C] I didn't know I would feel it, [D] but it's in my way [G] Your stare was holdin', [Em] ripped jeans, skin was showin' [C] Hot night, wind was blowin' [D] Where you think you're going, baby?
[Chorus] [G] Hey, I just met you, [D] and this is crazy, [C] but here's my number, [D] so call me, maybe? [G] It's hard to look right, [D] at you baaaabeh, [C] but here's my number, [D] so call me, maybe? [G] Hey, I just met you, [D] and this is crazy, [C] but here's my number, [D] so call me, maybe? [G] And all the other boys, [D] try to chase me, [C] but here's my number, [D] so call me, maybe?
[Bridge] [G] Before you came into my [D] life I missed you so bad [C] I missed you so bad [D] I missed you so, so bad [G] Before you came into my [D] life I missed you so bad [C] And you should know that [D] I missed you so, so bad
[Drums stop - just play chorus riff] [G][D][C][D]
[Chorus - Just bass drum] [G] It's hard to look right, [D] at you baaaabeh, [C] but here's my number, [D] so call me, maybe? (Drums back in) [G] Hey, I just met you, [D] and this is crazy, [C] but here's my number, [D] so call me, maybe??
[G] And all the other boys, [D] try to chase me, [C] but here's my number, [D] so call me, maybe?
[Outro] [G] Before you came into my [D] life I missed you so bad [C] I missed you so bad [D] I missed you so, so bad [G] Before you came into my [D] life I missed you so bad [C] And you should know that [D] So call me, maybe? [End]