Basic Riff you can use while playing Em sometimes:
sA|--2--4--|--5--4--||--3-3---3-3--|
sE|--3--3--|--3--3--||--3-3---3-3--|
sC|--4--4--|--4--4--||--4-4---4-4--|
sG|--------|--------||-------------|
Intro:
Em - Top 4 strings picked slowly down then up - x 4
Verse 1:
Em
She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene
Am
I said don't mind, but what do you mean I am the one
Em
Who will dance on the floor in the round
AmEm
She said I am the one, who will dance on the floor in the round
She told me her name was Billie Jean, as she caused a scene
Am
Then every head turned with eyes that dreamed of being the one
Em
Who will dance on the floor in the round
Bridge:
CEm
People always told me be careful of what you do
CEm
Don't go around breaking young girls' hearts
CEm
And mother always told me be careful of who you love
CB7
And be careful of what you do before the lie becomes the truth
Chorus:
EmAmEmGEm
Billie Jean is not my lover
AmEmAmBm
She's just a girl who says that I am the one
GBm7Em
But the kid is not my son
Am
She says I am the one
GBm7Em
But the kid is not my son
Verse 2:
Em
For forty days and for forty nights. The law was on her side.
Am
But who can stand when she's in demand. Her schemes and plans.
Em
'Cause we danced on the floor in the round
AmEm
So take my strong advice, remember to always think twice
- Do think twice -
Verse 3:
Em
She told my baby we'd danced till three, then she looked at me
Am
Then showed a photo my baby cried his eyes were like mine
Em
'Cause we danced on the floor in the round
Bridge:
CEm
People always told me be careful of what you do
CEm
Don't go around breaking young girls' hearts
CEm
Then she stood right by me. The smell of sweet perfume.
CB7
This happened much too soon. She called me to her room.
Chorus:
EmAmEmGEm
Billie Jean is not my lover
AmEmAmBm
She's just a girl who says that I am the one
GBm7Em
But the kid is not my son
Am
She says I am the one
GBm7Em
But the kid is not my son
AmEm
So take my strong advice, remember to always think twice
- Do think twice -
This arrangement for the song is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the song. You may only use this for private study, scholarship, or research. UkuTabs does not own any songs, lyrics or arrangements posted and/or printed.
This arrangement for the song is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the song. You may only use this for private study, scholarship, or research. UkuTabs does not own any songs, lyrics or arrangements posted and/or printed. This arrangement was downloaded for free on UkuTabs.com.
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 Gary, Indiana—June 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California), was an American singer, songwriter and dancer. Dubbed the King of Pop, he is widely regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century and one of the greatest entertainers of all time. He was also known for his philanthropy, charitable fundraising, and lifestyle, residing in a private amusement park he called Neverland Ranch and often becoming the focus of tabloid scrutiny.
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