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Billie Jean

Michael Jackson

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Billie Jean by Michael Jackson in the key of D

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Pop Theme: Betrayal Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Drum Intro 2 Bars

Instruments
  Dm   Dm   Dm   Dm  [x2]

Band In
  Dm Dm7   Dm7 Dm7  [x2]

Verse
Dm      She Was More LikeDm7 A   Dm7Beauty Queen From A Movie ScDm7ene
Dm      I SDm7aid Don't Mind, But What Do You MeDm7an, I Am ThDm7e One
Gm7      Who Will Dance On The Floor In The Round?
 Dm   Dm7     Dm7           Dm7    She Said I Am The One,
Gm7      Who Will Dance On The Floor In The Round                    Dm   Dm7       Dm7    Dm7​
Dm      She ToldDm7 Me Her Name Was Billie Dm7Jean, As She Caused A ScDm7ene
Dm      Then Every HeDm7ad Turned With Eyes ThatDm7 Dreamed Of Being The One  Dm7​
Gm7      Who Will Dance On The Floor In The Round                    Dm   Dm7       Dm7    Dm7​

Pre-Hook
A#People Always Told Me Be Careful Of What You DoDm​
A#And Don't Go Around Breaking Young Girls' Hearts                    Dm​
And MothA#er Always Told Me Be Careful Of Who You LoveDm​
And Be CarefuA#maj7l Of What You Do 'Cause The Lie Becomes The TruthA7​

Hook
  Dm        Dm7Billie JeaDm7n Is NoDm7t My Lover
Dm      She's Just A Dm7Girl Who Dm7Claims That Dm7I Am The One
Gm7But The Kid Is Not My Son
Dm   Dm7       Dm7              Dm7     She SGm7ays I Am The One, But The Kid Is Not My Son

Verse
Dm      For Dm7Forty Days And Forty Dm7Nights. The LaDm7w Was On Her Side
 Dm     But Who CDm7an Stand When She's In Demand.Dm7 Her Schemes And PDm7lans
Gm7      'Cause We Danced On The Floor In The Round                       Dm   Dm7​
Dm7So TakDm7e My Strong AdviGm7ce, Just Remember To Always Think Twice
  Dm   Dm7    (DoDm7 Think Twice, Do TDm7hink Twice)
Dm      She Told Dm7My Baby We'd DancDm7ed 'Til Three, Then She Looked At Me Dm7​
Dm      Then Showed A Photo Dm7My Baby CrieDm7d His Eyes WereDm7 Like Mine (Oh, NoGm7)
'Cause We Danced On The Floor In The Round, Baby               Dm   Dm7       Dm7    Dm7​

Pre-Hook
A#People Always Told Me Be Careful Of What You DoDm​
A#And Don't Go Around Breaking Young Girls' Hearts                    Dm​
She CameA# And Stood Right By Me. Just The Smell Of Sweet Perfume    Dm​
This HapA#maj7pened Much Too Soon. She Called Me To Her RoomA7​

Hook
  Dm        Dm7Billie JeaDm7n Is NoDm7t My Lover
Dm      She's Just A Dm7Girl Who Dm7Claims That Dm7I Am The One
Gm7But The Kid Is Not My Son              Dm   Dm7       Dm7    Dm7​

Hook
  Dm        Dm7Billie JeaDm7n Is NoDm7t My Lover
Dm      She's Just A Dm7Girl Who Dm7Claims That Dm7I Am The One
Gm7But The Kid Is Not My Son
Dm   Dm7       Dm7              Dm7     She SGm7ays I Am The One, But The Kid Is Not My Son
Dm   Dm7       Dm7              Dm7     She SGm7ays I Am The One, But The Kid Is Not My Son

Instruments
  Dm Dm7   Dm7 Dm7  [x2]
  Dm Dm7   Dm7 Dm7  [x3]
Dm   Dm7       Dm7              Dm7     She SGm7ays I Am The One, But The Kid Is Not My Son
  Dm Dm7   Dm7 Dm7

Hook
  Dm        Dm7Billie JeaDm7n Is NoDm7t My Lover
Dm      She's Just A Dm7Girl Who Dm7Claims That Dm7I Am The One
Gm7But The Kid Is Not My Son
Dm   Dm7       Dm7              Dm7     She SGm7ays I Am The One, But The Kid Is Not My Son
Dm   Dm7       Dm7            Dm7    She SGm7ays I Am The One, But The Kid Is Not My Son. She Says I Am The One

Bridge
DmYou Know What You Did,     Dm7      Dm7 (She Says He IDm7s My Son)
Dm Breaking My HeaDm7rt Babe. (ShDm7e Says I Am Dm7The One)

Outro (Fade out)
  Dm        Dm7Billie JeaDm7n Is NoDm7t My Lover
  Dm        Dm7Billie JeaDm7n Is NoDm7t My Lover
  Dm        Dm7Billie JeaDm7n Is NoDm7t My Lover
  Dm        Dm7Billie JeaDm7n Is NoDm7t My Lover.  (Don't Billie Jean)
  Dm        Dm7Billie JeaDm7n Is NoDm7t My Lover
  Dm        Dm7Billie JeaDm7n Is NoDm7t My Lover
Also available in: F#m (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Billie Jean?

The chords for Billie Jean are: Dm, Dm7, Gm7, A#, A#maj7, A7

What is the original key of Billie Jean?

The original key is F#m.

What is the difficulty of playing Billie Jean?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Billie Jean in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Billie Jean be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Billie Jean on ukulele?

Chord Billie Jean can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Billie Jean?

Billie Jean uses 6 chords: Dm, Dm7, Gm7, A#, A#maj7, A7

What is the easiest way to play Billie Jean?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Billie Jean released in?

Billie Jean was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Billie Jean?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Billie Jean to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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