[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
Katrina and the Waves-Walking On Sunshine - BPM - 108
[Intro] [Just drums] x 8 (ow)
[Horn Vamp] [A][D][E][D] [A][D][E] Mmm [D] Yeah
[Verse 1] I [A] used to think [D] maybe you [E] love me, now [D] baby I'm sure [A][D][E][D] And [A] I just can't [D] wait till the [E] day when you [D] knock on my do [A][D][E][D] Now [A] every time I [D] go for the [E] mailbox gotta [D] hold myself down [A][D][E][D] Cuz [A] I just can't [D] wait till you [E] write me you're [D] comin' around [A][D][E][D]
[Chorus] And I'm walking on [E] sunshine... [D] Whoah! I'm walking on sun [E] shine... Who [D] ah! I'm walking on sun [E] shine... Who [D] ah!
And don't it feel good [A] HEY! Al [D][E] right [D] now! And don't it feel good [A] HEY! [D] Yeah! [E][D]
[Verse 2] I [A] used to think [D] maybe you [E] love me, now I know [D] that it's true [A][D][E][D] And I [A] don't want to spend [D] my whole life [E] just a [D] waitin' for you [A][D][E][D] Now I [A] don't want you [D] back for the [E] weekend, not back [D] for a day [A][D][E][D] I said [A] baby I just [D] want you back [E] and I want [D] you to stay [A][D][E][D]
[Chorus] I'm walking on sun [E] shine... Who [D] ah! I'm walking on sun [E] shine... Who [D] ah! I'm walking on sun [E] shine... Who [D] ah! And it's time to feel good!
[Horn Vamp] [A] Hey [D] Alright [E] now, and it's [D] time to feel good [A][D] Yeah [E] , oh yeah now And it's [D] time to feel good
[Vamp] [A][D][E][D] [A][D][E][D] Walking on sunshine [A][D][E][D] Walking on sunshine [A][D][E][D] I feel alive [A] I feel the love [D] I feel a love [E] that's really real [D] I feel alive [A] I feel the love [D] I feel a love [E] that's really real [D] I'm on [A] sunshine ba [D] by, [E] oh! oh ye [D] ah I'm on [A] sunshine ba [D] by, [E] oh! [D]
[Chorus] I'm walking on sun [E] shine... Who [D] ah! I'm walking on sun [E] shine... Who [D] ah! I'm walking on sun [E] shine... Who [D] ah! And it's time to feel good!
[Improv until end] "time to feel good" and "wohs" to the end [A][D][E][D]
