[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
[Intro - No drums - Starts with bass] [D] Xxx Xxx Xxx xxX - xxX xxX xxX XxX - twice
[Key part- Just play bass drum] - twice E ---------------14---------- B 15--------15---15------14-- G 14--14-16---16-14----16--16 D 0------------------------- A (0)----------------------- E X-------------------------
[Verse 1- Full drums] Better stop[F#m] dreaming of a quiet life, ´Cause it´s the one we'll [Em] never know And quit[F#m] running for that runaway bus `Cause those rosy days [Em] are few And stop[G] apologizing, For the things[F#m] you´vre never done ´Causet Time is [A] short and life is cruel [A] But it´s up to us to change This town called Malice [D]
[Intro riff] x 2 [D]
[Verse 2] [F#m] Rows and rows of disused milk Floats stand dying in [Em] the dairy yard And a hundred [F#m] lonely house wifes Clutch empty milk bott [Em] les to their hearts Hang [G] ing out their old love letters [F#m] On the lines to dry It´s enough [A] to make you stop believing [A] When tears come fast and furious [A] In this town called Malice
[Intro riff] x 2 [D] Yeah yeah yeah yeah
[Bah bah bah bit] [F#m] Ba ba ba ba badaba [Em] Ba ba ba da dad [F#m] Ba ba ba ba badaba [Em] Ba ba ba da dad
[Chorus] [G] Struggle after struggle [F#m] Year after year The [A]atmosphere´s a fine blend of ice I´m [A] almost stone cold [A] dead In this town called [D] Malice
[Intro riff] X 2 [D] Ooh yeah
[Middle Eight?] A whole[Dbm] street´s belief in Sun[Bm]day´s roast beef Gets dashed[Dbm] against the Co[Bm]-Op
[Chorus] To either cut down [A] on beer Or the [A] kid´s new gear [A] It´s a big decision in this town called Malice
[Intro riff] [D] Oh, yeah
[Stop as per intro] [D] x 2 - bass riff x 2 [Intro] riff x 2 - big fill back in
[Verse 3] [F#m] ghost of a steam train [Em]Echoes down my track [F#m] It´s at the moment bound for nowhere [Em]Just going round and round oeeee [G]Playground kids and creaking swings [F#m] Lost laughter in the breeze I could [A]go on for hours and I propably will But I´d [A]sooner put some joy back in [A] This town called Malice
[Outro] [D] This town called Malice This town called Malice [Improv ending]