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Billie Jean


The song "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson is written and performed in the key of F# minor. Released in 1982 as the second single from his iconic album "Thriller," it was written and composed by Jackson himself. "Billie Jean" reached the top of the charts worldwide and remains one of Jackson's most popular and recognizable songs. The music video for the song pioneered a new era in music videos and introduced Jackson's signature dance move, the moonwalk. Interestingly, the song's inspiration came from a fan's claim that Jackson was the father of her child. With its infectious bassline and catchy melody, "Billie Jean" blends elements of pop, funk, and R&B, showcasing Jackson's remarkable vocal skills and dynamic performance style.

Billie Jean - Michael Jackson

Intro :
f# - g# - a - g# ( 2x )

estrofe
c# c# c# c# b a b - a c# - b a b a c#
c# c# c# c# b a b - a c# b - a g# f#
f# g# f# - f# g# f# - f# g# f#
f# a b - a g# f#
f# g# f# - f# g# f# - f# g# f# ( 2x )

pré - refrão
f# e f# e f# a - f# a f# f# f# e f#
c# f# e f# f# - f# e f# g# - f#
f# e f# e f# a - f# a f# f# f# e f#
d d d d e f# - f# f# f f f f# g#

Refrão
f# f# e c# - f# f# e c#
f# f# f# e c# - f# a b a g# f#
f# - f# - c# b b f# d c#
f# a b - a g# f#
f# - f# - c# b b f# d c#