How to play Billie Jean by Michael Jackson

Key, tempo & difficulty

Billie Jean is played in the key of F# Minor, at 117 BPM, in 4/4 time, at a intermediate difficulty level. SongView's AI analysis gives you the exact key, tempo, and chord progression so you can start playing immediately.

Chords used in Billie Jean

How to play Billie Jean on guitar

Looking for Billie Jean guitar chords? Billie Jean by Michael Jackson is played in the key of F# Minor. The main guitar chords are Em, F#, G, Am, C. SongView's AI generates the chord diagrams, guitar tabs, and a MIDI backing track so you can learn Billie Jean on guitar faster — whether you want the full arrangement or easy Billie Jean chords for a beginner-friendly version.

How to play Billie Jean on piano

Want to play Billie Jean on piano? Billie Jean by Michael Jackson is played in the key of F# Minor. The piano chords are Em, F#, G, Am, C. SongView generates piano sheet music and a MIDI backing track so you can practice Billie Jean at your own pace, with the melody and chords transcribed from the original recording.

How to play Billie Jean on ukulele

Billie Jean translates naturally to the ukulele in the key of F# Minor. The ukulele chords are Em, F#, G, Am, C. If you're searching for easy Billie Jean ukulele chords, SongView's chord diagrams show the finger positions for each chord so you can start strumming right away.

How to play Billie Jean on bass

The bass line for Billie Jean by Michael Jackson follows the chord progression in the key of F# Minor. The chords are Em, F#, G, Am, C. SongView's AI transcribes the Billie Jean bass tabs from the MIDI backing track, so you get accurate bass tabs that match the original recording's feel and groove.

Practice tips for Billie Jean

To practice Billie Jean efficiently, start by learning the Em, F#, G, Am chords and getting comfortable with the strumming or picking pattern. Since Billie Jean is in the key of F# Minor, you can transpose up or down in SongView if a different key suits your voice or instrument. The built-in MIDI backing track lets you play along with Billie Jean at any tempo, so you can build speed gradually before playing at full speed.