[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] [E] Live baby [Esus4] live [E] Now [Esus4] that the day is [E] over [Esus4] I gotta [B] new sensation In [A] perfect moments (bit of vamp on A) Thats [E] so Impossible to refuse
[Riff A Figure] E -------------- B ---------9979- G ---------9979- D ---------9979- A ---5-5-7-7757---[Stop] E -77-7---------
[Verse] [E] Sleep baby sleep [Esus][E] Now [Esus4] that the night is [E] ov [Esus4] er And the [B] sun comes Like a god in [A] to our room (bit of vamp on A) All [E] perfect light and promises
[Chorus - Backward drums - but only on new sensation bits to make more interesting] [Riff B - E-5h7 A-55 7] [Pattern is E E/G# (E/G# E7) B S B S [E/G#] Gotta [E/G#] hold [E7] on you
A new sensation, a new sensation Right n [E] ow, (Riff A) I'm gonna take you over A new sensation, a [E] new [D] sen [C#] sa [B] tion
[Verse] [E] Dream baby [Esus4] dream Of all that's come and [E] going [Esus4] And you will [B] find out in the end There re [A] ally is There really is no [E] difference
(twice round E to Esus4 riff) [Riff A Figure][E] (stop) [Pause] 1 2 3 4 Ha
[Verse] (drums back in) [E] Cry baby cry [Esus4][E] When you [Esus4] got to get it [E] out [Esus4] I'll be your [B] shoulder You can tell me all Don't keep it [A] in ya Well that's the [E] reason why I'm here
[Chorus - Backward drums] [Riff B - E-5h7 A-55 7] [E] Hey hey Are you ready for a new [E] sensation, new sensation Right [E] now
[Chorus - Backward drums] [Riff B - E-5h7 A-55 7] Gonna take you [E] on a new sensation, new sensation ( [E] New sensation, news sensation) (A new sensation) [E][D][C#][B]
[Solo] [E]
[Verse] [E] Hate baby hate [Esus4][E] When there's [Esus4] nothing left for [E] you [Esus4] You're only [B] human what can you do It'll soon be [A] over (bit of vamp on A) Don't let your [E] pain take over you
[Verse - Head voice] [E] Love baby [Esus4] love [E] It's [Esus4] written all over your [E] fa [Esus4] ce There's nothing [B] better we could do Than live for [A] ever (bit of vamp on A) Well that's all [E] we've got to do
[Chorus] [Riff B - E-5h7 A-55 7] Hey now I'm gonna take a [E] new sensation, new sensation [E] Right now Gotta hold on y [E] ou [E] A new sensation, new sensation [E] A new sensation, a new sensation [E] A new sensation
