[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
[Set up - 3rd harmoniser] [Intro - NOT TOO FAST - Full but light drums and full strum of chords] Count in 1 2 3 4 - simulate bend plays on 3 - prebend on G - (b4)r3
[Bm][A][E][E] x 2 (simulate bend - prebend on G - (b4)r3
[Verse 1 - finger pick for verses, strum for choruses T+Pluck+Snare+ami+Snare+Pluck] [Bm] The world was on fire and [A] no one could save me but [E] you. It's [Bm] strange what desire will [A]make foolish people do [E] [Bm] I never dreamed that I'd[A] meet somebody like [E] you. [Bm] I never dreamed that I'd[A] lose somebody like [E] you.
[Chorus - 3rd harmoniser - start strumming] No, uh [Bm] I........ [A] want to fall in [E] love. (This world is only gonna break your heart) No, uh [Bm] I........ [A] want to fall in [E] love. (This world is only gonna break your heart) With you.
[Arp section] [Bm][A][E][E] With you [Bm][A][E][E]
[Verse 2 - Finger pick] [Bm] What a wicked [A] game you play, [E] to make me feel this way. [Bm] What a wicked [A] thing to do, [E] to let me dream of you. [Bm] What a wicked [A] thing to say, [E] you never felt this way. [Bm] What a wicked [A] thing to do, [E] to make me dream of you.
[Chorus - 3rd harmoniser - start strumming] No, uh [Bm] I........ [A] want to fall in [E] love. (This world is only gonna break your heart) No, uh [Bm] I........ [A] want to fall in [E] love. (This world is only gonna break your heart) With [Bm] you.
[Instrumental - Solo - ums on 3rd harmoniser??] [Bm][A][E][E] x 2 - arpeggio
[Verse 3 - STOP DRUMS - FINGER PICK] [Bm] The world was on fire and [A] no one could save me but [E] you. It's [Bm] strange what desire will [A] make foolish people do [E] [Bm] I never dreamed that I'd [A] love somebody like [E] you. [Bm] I never dreamed that I'd [A] lose somebody like [E] you, no.
[Chorus/Outro - NO DRUMS STILL - HOLDING BIG NOTE - start strumming] No, uh [Bm] I........ [A] I........ [E] I........ No, uh [Bm] I........ [A] I........ [E] (drums come in) I........
[Chorus - 3rd harmoniser - FULL DRUMS] No, uh [Bm] I........ [A] want to fall in [E] love. (This world is only gonna break your heart) No, uh [Bm] I........ [A] want to fall in [E] love. (This world is only gonna break your heart) With you.
[Arp section] [Bm][A][E][E] With you [Bm][A][E][E]
(drums stop - Use 3rd harmoniser)
[Bm] Nobody [A] loves no [E] one. [End]
[Arp Riff - Simulate so can play drums at same time] [Bm] (Bm7add4?] [A][Asus2][E] E 2--0--------------0--0--------0-----0------- B 3--3--------------2--0--------0-----0------ G 4--4--------------2--2--------1-2-2s4--------- D 4--4--------------2--2--------2-----2---- A 2--2--------------0--0--------2-----2----- E ------------------------------0-----0-----
