[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] (drums stop) [Bm] This ain't a song for the broken-hearted (drums in) [Bm][G][F#] No [Bm] silent prayer for faith departed [Bm][Bm][G][F#] [Bm] I ain't gonna be just a [G] face in the crowd [D] You're gonna hear my voice [A] When I shout it out loud
[Chorus] It's my [Bm] life It's [G] now or never [D] I ain't gonna [A] live forever [Bm] I just wanna [G] live while I'm a [A] live (It's my [Bm] life) ..My heart is like an [G] open highway [D] Like Frankie said I [A] did it my way [Bm] …. I just wanna [G] live while I'm a [A] live It's my [Bm] life (can do a A to A# to Bm climb on 'its my' potentially)
[Riff] [Bm][Bm][G][F#] x2
[Verse 2] (drums stop) [Bm] This is for the ones who stood their ground (drums back) [Bm][Bm][G][F#] For [Bm] Tommy and Gina who never backed down [Bm][Bm][G][F#] To [Bm] morrow's getting harder, make [G] no mistake [D] Luck ain't even lucky [A] Got to make your own breaks
[Chorus] It's my [Bm] life It's [G] now or never [D] I ain't gonna [A] live forever [Bm] I just wanna [G] live while I'm a [A] live (It's my [Bm] life) ..My heart is like an [G] open highway [D] Like Frankie said I [A] did it my way [Bm] …. I just wanna [G] live while I'm a [A] live 'Cause It's my [Bm] life
[Solo] [Bm][G][D][A]
[Bridge] [Bm] Better stand tall when they're calling you out Don't bend, don't break, baby, don't back down
[Chorus] It's my [Bm] life It's [G] now or never [D] I ain't gonna [A] live forever [Bm] I just wanna [G] live while I'm a [A] live (It's my [Bm] life) ..My heart is like an [G] open highway [D] Like Frankie said I [A] did it my way [Bm] …. I just wanna [G] live while I'm a [A] live 'Cause It's my
[Bm] life It's [G] now or never [D] I ain't gonna [A] live forever [Bm] I just wanna [G] live while I'm a [A] live (It's my [Bm] life) ..My heart is like an [G] open highway [D] Like Frankie said I [A] did it my way [Bm] …. I just wanna [G] live while I'm a [A] live
