Billie Jean
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Intro
(N.C.)
(Drums)
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(riff)
E|--------------------------------|
B|--------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------|
D|4---2-4-2-------4---2-4-2-------|
A|--4-------4-2-4---4-------4-2-4-|
E|--------------------------------|
F#m G#m/F# A/E G#m/F#
F#m G#m/F# A/E G#m/F#
Verse 1
F#m G#m/F# A/E G#m/F#
She was more like a beauty queen, from a movie scene,
F#m G#m/F# A/E G#m/F# Bm7
I said; don't mind, but what do you mean; I am the one?
F#m G#m/F# A/E
Who will dance on the floor, in the round.
G#m/F# Bm7 (F#m)
She said; I am the one, who will dance on the floor, in the round.
Interlude
F#m G#m/F# A/E G#m/F#
Verse 2
F#m G#m/F# A/E G#m/F#
She told me her name was Billie Jean, as she caused a scene.
F#m G#m/F# A/E G#m/F# Bm7
Then every head turned, with eyes that dreamed of being the one,
(F#m)
Who will dance on the floor, in the round.
Interlude
F#m G#m/F# A/E G#m/F#
Bridge 1
D F#m
People always told me; be careful what you do;
D F#m
And don't go around breaking young girl's hearts.
D F#m
And mother always told me; be careful of who you love;
D C#7
And be careful of what you do, 'cos the lie becomes the truth.
[Refrão]F#m G#m/F# A/E G#m/F#
Billie Jean is not my lover;
F#m G#m/F# A/E G#m/F# Bm7
She's just a girl who, claims that I am the one.
F#m G#m/F# A/E
But the kid is not my son.
G#m/F# Bm7 (F#m)
She says; I am the one, but the kid is not my son.
Interlude
F#m G#m/F# A/E G#m/F#
Verse 3
F#m G#m/F# A/E G#m/F#
For forty days and forty nights, the law was on her side.
F#m G#m/F# A/E G#m/F# Bm7
But who can stand, when she's in demand, her schemes and plans?
F#m G#m/F# A/E
'Cos we danced on the floor, in the round.
G#m/F# Bm7 F#m G#m/F#
So take my strong a-dvice; just remember to always think twice.
A/E G#m/F#
(Do think twice, do think twice).
Verse 4
F#m G#m/F# A/E G#m/F#
She told my baby we'd danced 'till three, then she looked a me,
F#m G#m/F# A/E G#m/F# Bm7
Then showed a photo; my baby cried; his eyes looked like mine.
F#m G#m/F# A/E G#m/F#
Go on dance on the floor, in the round, baby.
Bridge 2
D F#m
People always told me; be careful what you do;
D F#m
And don't go around breaking young girl's hearts.
D F#m
She came and stood right by me; then the smell of sweet perfume.
D C#7
This happened much too soon; she called me to her room.
[Refrão]F#m G#m/F# A/E G#m/F#
Billie Jean is not my lover;
F#m G#m/F# A/E G#m/F# Bm7
She's just a girl who, claims that I am the one.
F#m F#m/E A/E G#m/F#
But the kid is not my son.
F#m G#m/F# A/E G#m/F#
Billie Jean is not my lover;
F#m G#m/F# A/E G#m/F# Bm7
She's just a girl who, claims that I am the one.
F#m G#m/F# A/E
But the kid is not my son.
G#m/F# Bm7 (F#m)
She says; I am the one, but the kid is not my son.
Interlude
F#m G#m/F#
A/E G#m/F#
A/E G#m/F#
A/E G#m/F#
F#m G#m/F# A/E
G#m/F# Bm7 F#m G#m/F# A/E G#m/F#
She says; I am the one, but the kid is not my son.
[Refrão]F#m G#m/F# A/E G#m/F#
Billie Jean is not my lover;
F#m G#m/F# A/E G#m/F# Bm7
She's just a girl who, claims that I am the one.
F#m G#m/F#, A/E
But the kid is not my son.
G#m/F# Bm7 F#m G#m/F# A/E
She says; I am the one, but the kid is not my son.
G#m/F# Bm7 F#m G#m/F# A/E
She says; I am the one, but the kid is not my son.
Coda
G#m/F# F#m G#m/F# A/E
She says; I am the one,
G#m/F# F#m G#m/F# A/E
She says he is my son.
G#m/F# (F#m)
She says; I am the one.
F#m G#m/F# A/E G#m/F#
Billie Jean is not my lover,
F#m G#m/F# A/E G#m/F#
Billie Jean is not my lover.
F#m G#m/F# A/E G#m/F#
Billie Jean is not my lover,
F#m G#m/F# A/E G#m/F#
Billie Jean is not my lover.
F#m G#m/F# A/E G#m/F#
Billie Jean is not my lover,
F#m G#m/F# A/E G#m/F#
Billie Jean is not my lover.
How to play Billie Jean
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.