Billie Jean Chords

F#mtap to play
G#mtap to play
Atap to play
Btap to play
Key
F#m
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
F#m · G#m · A · B

Billie Jean Chords – Guitar

The King of Pop’s legendary bassline and four-chord groove. One of the greatest pop songs ever written.

Funk Pattern (4/4 Time)
1234

Tip: On guitar, focus on the bass line first. On piano, the left hand bass line is the star — a repeating pattern on F# and C#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
F#m G#m
She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene.
A B
I said, ”don’t mind, but what do you mean, I am the one
F#m
Who will dance on the floor in the round?”
 

Chorus

 
F#m G#m
Billie Jean is not my lover,
A B
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one.
F#m G#m
But the kid is not my son.
A B F#m
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son.
 


How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Learn the chords
This song uses 4 chords in the key of F#m: F#m G#m A B. Get each shape clean on its own first.

2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.

3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.

4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.

Tip: Bm trips up most beginners — try Bm7 or a partial shape first, then move to the full barre once your changes are clean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Billie Jean"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: F#m, G#m, A and B.

Is "Billie Jean" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of F#m, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Billie Jean" in?

It is in the key of F#m.

Who wrote "Billie Jean"?

It was written by Michael Jackson.

F#mtap to play
G#mtap to play
Atap to play
Btap to play
Key
F#m
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
F#m · G#m · A · B

Billie Jean Chords – Ukulele

The King of Pop’s legendary bassline and four-chord groove. One of the greatest pop songs ever written.

Funk Pattern (4/4 Time)
1234

Tip: On guitar, focus on the bass line first. On piano, the left hand bass line is the star — a repeating pattern on F# and C#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
F#m G#m
She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene.
A B
I said, ”don’t mind, but what do you mean, I am the one
F#m
Who will dance on the floor in the round?”
 

Chorus

 
F#m G#m
Billie Jean is not my lover,
A B
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one.
F#m G#m
But the kid is not my son.
A B F#m
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son.
 


How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Learn the chords
This song uses 4 chords in the key of F#m: F#m G#m A B. Get each shape clean on its own first.

2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.

3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.

4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.

Tip: Bm trips up most beginners — try Bm7 or a partial shape first, then move to the full barre once your changes are clean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Billie Jean"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: F#m, G#m, A and B.

Is "Billie Jean" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of F#m, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Billie Jean" in?

It is in the key of F#m.

Who wrote "Billie Jean"?

It was written by Michael Jackson.

F#mtap to play
G#mtap to play
Atap to play
Btap to play
Key
F#m
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
F#m · G#m · A · B

Billie Jean Chords – Piano

The King of Pop’s legendary bassline and four-chord groove. One of the greatest pop songs ever written.

Funk Pattern (4/4 Time)
1234

Tip: On guitar, focus on the bass line first. On piano, the left hand bass line is the star — a repeating pattern on F# and C#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
F#m G#m
She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene.
A B
I said, ”don’t mind, but what do you mean, I am the one
F#m
Who will dance on the floor in the round?”
 

Chorus

 
F#m G#m
Billie Jean is not my lover,
A B
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one.
F#m G#m
But the kid is not my son.
A B F#m
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son.
 


How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Learn the chords
This song uses 4 chords in the key of F#m: F#m G#m A B. Get each shape clean on its own first.

2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.

3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.

4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.

Tip: Bm trips up most beginners — try Bm7 or a partial shape first, then move to the full barre once your changes are clean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Billie Jean"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: F#m, G#m, A and B.

Is "Billie Jean" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of F#m, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Billie Jean" in?

It is in the key of F#m.

Who wrote "Billie Jean"?

It was written by Michael Jackson.

F#mtap to play
G#mtap to play
Atap to play
Btap to play
Key
F#m
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
F#m · G#m · A · B

Billie Jean Chords – Banjo

The King of Pop’s legendary bassline and four-chord groove. One of the greatest pop songs ever written.

Funk Pattern (4/4 Time)
1234

Tip: On guitar, focus on the bass line first. On piano, the left hand bass line is the star — a repeating pattern on F# and C#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
F#m G#m
She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene.
A B
I said, ”don’t mind, but what do you mean, I am the one
F#m
Who will dance on the floor in the round?”
 

Chorus

 
F#m G#m
Billie Jean is not my lover,
A B
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one.
F#m G#m
But the kid is not my son.
A B F#m
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son.
 


How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Learn the chords
This song uses 4 chords in the key of F#m: F#m G#m A B. Get each shape clean on its own first.

2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.

3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.

4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.

Tip: Bm trips up most beginners — try Bm7 or a partial shape first, then move to the full barre once your changes are clean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Billie Jean"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: F#m, G#m, A and B.

Is "Billie Jean" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of F#m, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Billie Jean" in?

It is in the key of F#m.

Who wrote "Billie Jean"?

It was written by Michael Jackson.

F#mtap to play
G#mtap to play
Atap to play
Btap to play
Key
F#m
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
F#m · G#m · A · B

Billie Jean Chords – Mandolin

The King of Pop’s legendary bassline and four-chord groove. One of the greatest pop songs ever written.

Funk Pattern (4/4 Time)
1234

Tip: On guitar, focus on the bass line first. On piano, the left hand bass line is the star — a repeating pattern on F# and C#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
F#m G#m
She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene.
A B
I said, ”don’t mind, but what do you mean, I am the one
F#m
Who will dance on the floor in the round?”
 

Chorus

 
F#m G#m
Billie Jean is not my lover,
A B
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one.
F#m G#m
But the kid is not my son.
A B F#m
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son.
 


How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Learn the chords
This song uses 4 chords in the key of F#m: F#m G#m A B. Get each shape clean on its own first.

2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.

3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.

4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.

Tip: Bm trips up most beginners — try Bm7 or a partial shape first, then move to the full barre once your changes are clean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Billie Jean"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: F#m, G#m, A and B.

Is "Billie Jean" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of F#m, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Billie Jean" in?

It is in the key of F#m.

Who wrote "Billie Jean"?

It was written by Michael Jackson.

F#mtap to play
G#mtap to play
Atap to play
Btap to play
Key
F#m
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
F#m · G#m · A · B

Billie Jean Chords – Harmonica

The King of Pop’s legendary bassline and four-chord groove. One of the greatest pop songs ever written.

Funk Pattern (4/4 Time)
1234

Tip: On guitar, focus on the bass line first. On piano, the left hand bass line is the star — a repeating pattern on F# and C#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
F#m G#m
She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene.
A B
I said, ”don’t mind, but what do you mean, I am the one
F#m
Who will dance on the floor in the round?”
 

Chorus

 
F#m G#m
Billie Jean is not my lover,
A B
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one.
F#m G#m
But the kid is not my son.
A B F#m
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son.
 


How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Learn the chords
This song uses 4 chords in the key of F#m: F#m G#m A B. Get each shape clean on its own first.

2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.

3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.

4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.

Tip: Bm trips up most beginners — try Bm7 or a partial shape first, then move to the full barre once your changes are clean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Billie Jean"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: F#m, G#m, A and B.

Is "Billie Jean" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of F#m, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Billie Jean" in?

It is in the key of F#m.

Who wrote "Billie Jean"?

It was written by Michael Jackson.