Ever want to learn one of Michael Jackson’s biggest hits – Billie Jean? This Billie Jean piano tutorial will surely help you master the song, including the bassline, melody, chordal groove, and how to improvise a solo with F# blues.
Billie Jean Piano Tutorial: Best MJ Songs Made Easy
Contents
The following video will help you to learn the song!
Video Tutorial
Chords
Verse / Chorus
The verse chords and groove use F# Minor, G# Minor, A, and then back down to G# Minor and F# Minor.
B Section
The chords in the B section start on a D major and alternates to F# Minor. It finishes with a C# Minor 7. (D, F#m, D, F#m, D, F#m, D, C#m7).
Lyrics
She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene
I said don’t mind, but what do you mean, I am the one
Who will dance on the floor in the round?
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
Then every head turned with eyes that dreamed of being the one
Who will dance on the floor in the round
People always told me be careful of what you do
And don’t go around breaking young girls’ hearts
And mother always told me be careful of who you love
And be careful of what you do ’cause the lie becomes the truth
Billie Jean is not my lover
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
For forty days and forty nights
The law was on her side
But who can stand when she’s in demand
Her schemes and plans
‘Cause we danced on the floor in the round
So take my strong advice, just remember to always think twice
(Do think twice, do think twice)
She told my baby we’d danced ’til three, then she looked at me
Then showed a photo my baby cried his eyes were like mine (oh, no)
‘Cause we danced on the floor in the round, baby
People always told me be careful of what you do
And don’t go around breaking young girls’ hearts
She came and stood right by me
Just the smell of sweet perfume
This happened much too soon
She called me to her room
Billie Jean is not my lover
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
Billie Jean is not my lover
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
Billie Jean is not my lover
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
She says I am the one
You know what you did, (she says he is my son) breaking my heart babe
She says I am the one
Billie Jean is not my lover (6 times)
Song History
Throughout his career, Jackson became known for his groundbreaking music videos, innovative dance moves, and unparalleled stage presence. His album “Thriller,” released in 1982, remains one of the best-selling albums ever.
“Billie Jean,” one of the standout tracks from “Thriller,” further cemented Jackson’s legacy as one of the greatest entertainers in music history.
He performed the song with a unique outfit (white socks black dance shoes, and a signature white glove), and also had a unique dance move for the song – the moonwalk.
Since the song was released and the MJ first performed it live, the song and the artist have become a worldwide phenomenon. Billie Jean was one of MJ’s hits that helped to cement Michael Jackson as the King of Pop.
FAQ
Q1. How Many BPM?
Billie Jean sits at 116 BPM.
Q2. What Key Is It In?
The song is in F sharp minor.
Q4. What Type of Beat Is It?
The song blends post-disco, funk, RnB, and dance music. The song opens with a standard drum beat along with a standard drum beat that is joined two bars later with a cabasa (percussion instrument).
It is then accompanied and an extremely catchy and repetitive bassline.
Q5. What Guitar Is Used?
The 4th instrument is an electric bass guitar, originally performed by Luis “Thunder Thumbs” Johnson.
Conclusion
Despite his untimely death in 2009, Jackson’s influence continues to resonate, and his music remains beloved by audiences of all generations.
