Chris Cornell - Billie Jean 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
Gonna 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
Gonna dance on the floor in the round

People always told me be careful of what you do
Don't go around breaking young girls' hearts
And mother always told me be careful of who you love
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
Gonna dance on the floor in the round
So take my strong advice, just remember to always think twice
Do think twice

She told my baby that's a threat
As she looked at me
Then showed a photo of a baby cries
Eyes would like mine
Gonna 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
She came and stood right by me
Then 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
So take my strong advice, just remember to always think twice
Do think twice





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  1. T.... A....

    LOVE HOW CHRIS CORNELL SANG THIS SONG 💕

  2. J.... A....

    ouh butt why, they all die a way, still asking why? Rip, cornell. We miss you.

  3. I.... H....

    🔊💔🤣

  4. K.... M....

    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
    Don't go around breaking young girls' hearts" (Hee-eeh)
    And mother always told me, "Be careful of who you love
    And be careful of what you do (Oh-oh), 'cause the lie becomes the truth" (Oh-oh)

    Billie Jean is not my lover
    She's just a girl who claims that I am the one (Oh, baby)
    But the kid is not my son, hoo!
    She says I am the one (Oh, baby), but the kid is not my son
    (Hee-hee-hee, no-no-no, hee-hee-hee)

    For forty days and for 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, hee!
    So take my strong advice, just remember to always think twice
    (Do think twice) Do think twice! (Ah-hoo)
    She told my baby we'd danced till three, then she looked at me
    Then showed a photo of a baby crying, his eyes were like mine (Oh no)
    'Cause we danced on the floor in the round, baby
    (Ooh, hee-hee-hee)

    People always told me, "Be careful of what you do
    And don't go around breaking young girls' hearts" (Don't break no hearts)
    She came and stood right by me
    Then the smell of sweet perfume (Ha-oh)
    This happened much too soon (Ha-oh, ha-ooh)
    She called me to her room (Ha-oh, hoo!)

    Billie Jean is not my lover (Hoo!)
    She's just a girl who claims that I am the one
    But the kid is not my son
    No-no-no, no-no-no-no-no-no, hoo!
    Billie Jean is not my lover
    She's just a girl who claims that I am the one (Oh baby)
    But the kid is not my son (Oh, no, no)
    She says I am the one (Oh baby), but the kid is not my son (No, hee-hee)

    Hee!
    Hoo!

    She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
    No-no-no, hoo! (oh)
    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
    No-no-no, no-no-no-no
    She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son (No-no-no)
    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

  5. N.... A....

    Интересный кавер Майкла Джексона. Этот кавер понравился больше оригинала.

  6. K.... R....

    Nem tem o que escrever pra uma performance top dessas.

  7. G.... B....

    2020 ahun sonando desde el cielo grande Chris cornell

  8. v.... ....

    Such a pure soul. What a loss

  9. M.... B....

    God that was amazing!

  10. K.... S....

    R.I.P. Chris 😢

  11. N.... N....

    V2K killed him.

    N.... N....

    Check out Louder Than Love twitter and movie of the same name

  12. R.... B....

    Chris Cornell in audioslave was legit but even then I like his solo songs because he sounds very blues driven.

    R.... B....

    R.i.p Chris Cornell. His death was overshadowed by Chester Benningtons. So it didn't get much attention.

  13. R.... F....

    10 years later he’s not here anymore. Heart break 💔

    R.... F....

    No one sings like him anymore xx

  14. d.... w....

    i am sam, should sang it.

  15. S.... C....

    O.m.G. ...What a Cover - Amazing<3...Light & Love...

  16. J.... S....

    Disney kills.

  17. L.... ....

    Ебать охуенно

  18. J.... T....

    Love this artist and this song is awesome! He rocked it 🤘🏻🤘🏻

  19. E.... E....

    So dramatic! And so wonderful...

  20. r.... ....

    i wonder what song he is listening to as we was hanging himself..what a frigging waste

    r.... ....

    Not suicide. Check out Louder Than Love Twitter and movie of the same name dude

  21. R.... ....

    And nothing else matters...

  22. A.... N....

    Depression was not the cause of this man's death! How is it possible to hang yourself and have blunt force head trauma as stated by first responder? Then just by coincidence his best friend dies on the same day a year later, the "same way"... With his kids home!???..... Open your eyes people and wake up!

    A.... N....

    Aaron Nielsen Like I said, take off your tinfoil hat and stop spreading misinformation. You’re a lazy contrarian and people like you are the reason so many people are misinformed these days.

    A.... N....

    @Sticky Bandit who the fuck do u work for? Ur a fuckin idiot dude. No I'm not lazy and people that "wear tinfoil hats" are the same ones exposing the real truths of the world. Ever heard of wikileaks?...how bout Edward Snowden? Do u even know who he is or what he did? The greatest person America's had since JFK... This man here ^ was alot like both of those people. A fuckin hero.

    A.... N....

    @Sticky Bandit I've researched plenty, prob too much for my own good. So kiss my lilly white ass and call me lazy or misinformed. At least I can say that I did the research unlike the sheep followers.

    A.... N....

    Aaron Nielsen You’re a moron, and a lazy one at that. You literally just claimed that the term “conspiracy theorist” was created by the government after JFK yet there’s a ton of evidence, that I JUST posted for you, that goes all the way back to the 1800’s that says the opposite LOL.
    The difference is that Snowden had facts and info to back up his claims, you don’t have anything except ridiculous claims with ZERO evidence to support your stance.
    Like I said, take off your tinfoil hat and stop spreading misinformation.

    A.... N....

    Dude, hearing you. Check out Louder Than Love movie out soon.. And Twitter - Louder Than Love too.. It's food for thought xx
    CC was gone before his time 😩

  23. M.... g....

    Wonderful

  24. C.... ....

    Im a huge MJ fan. Grew up with thriller as a kid. Born 1983. Woke up in South Baltimore on Saturday Mornings and literally just watched wcw and Rick Flair wrestling as a kid and then Michael Jackson videos. This version of this song is so damn good that it's literally like Johnny Cash's Folsom Prison or ring of fire. It's impeccable, and untouchable. Just listen to the harmony and melody and how that is carried out through the entire song. Dude was in the zone to say the least. And by the way yes, Rick Flair, MJ and CC all 10/10 performers. (as if I even need to mention that) Happy New Years

  25. S.... S....

    it would have been amazing to see Michael and Chris sing this song together

  26. d.... ....

    I didn't see any hatin... I personally love his choice of song. His voice is that of the angels.. I will always miss this guy. Love you Chris

  27. Y.... Y....

    23.12.19 t

  28. P.... K....

    calling 2019... RIP chris cornell..

  29. b.... ....

    Boy, he's just strumming the fuck that guitar, huh?

  30. R.... A....

    Holy crap!!!

    GOAT!!
    RIP

  31. G.... C....

    Makes Jackson sound amateur

  32. M.... L....

    Music please heal my friends beautiful tortured soul x

  33. D.... 7....

    This masterpiece sounds like Sons of Anarchy

  34. T.... �....

    MJ version makes me soooo happy but with this one.. Chris makes me wanna kill myself. Legendary musicians. Rest in peace you two...

  35. J.... J....

    This is the best cover of any song ever

  36. F.... B....

    Amaizing.

  37. F.... B....

    Check this version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5XBmiPJLxk

  38. a.... d....

    This is how a pro dose it bitch

  39. J.... ....

    How a song is covered...

  40. J.... t....

    Chris Cornell brings out the darkness in this song. it's really to bad he ain't still around

  41. J.... L....

    Man that is so badass

  42. K.... 8....

    everyday i listening this cover 😍

  43. j.... h....

    Who was with Billie Jean Micheal or Chris? And who's kid is it?

  44. S.... G....

    Wow 😭
    Rest Easy and Peacefully .
    2019 listening to the Cover .
    RIP to both

  45. A.... M....

    I'm NOT crying,....you are

  46. D.... J....

    You can't moonwalk to this

  47. A.... S....

    Now Jesus is enjoy beautiful voice in person Chris we miss you rip

  48. b.... r....

    2019? Anyone?

    b.... r....

    2020 even 😆

  49. U.... K....

    #uthayakumar05

  50. C.... I....

    I know this is unrelated but im so glad Ozzy is around in 2019. I grew up in the 90s, we've lost so much. This doesn't get easier folks, stay strong.

    C.... I....

    Yeah we've lost many the day Layne died it rained here in Seattle , during his death I was battling my heroin addiction which made it even harder.
    R.I.P Chris.

  51. g.... d....

    I love when they make it there own .... Great version

  52. E.... A....

    Michael Jackson is better

  53. j.... R....

    https://youtu.be/ySzrJ4GRF7s

  54. J.... ....

    I get lost in his voice❤

  55. F.... T....

    R.I.P Chris great version.......

  56. L.... C....

    Beautiful, no doubt, but hold my beer...

    https://youtu.be/BUfbLtZHrog

  57. D.... H....

    How lucky the few that witnessed this mans brilliants, much envy I have.

  58. C.... B....

    Amazing.... chris cornell never ceases to amaze me..

  59. L.... Y....

    This song is what it is..... Chris just educated y'all....

  60. s.... ....

    Love this guy but this was a big NO NO. I do not mean to disrespect him but that song belong to MJ ..

  61. e.... d....

    The king of wail... prove me wrong...

  62. j.... t....

    I no like it. there is no... like... energy
    Michael sang it with that
    I don't find it depressing.

  63. N.... ....

    That took balls. Kudos Chris. #grungeforever

  64. T.... o....

    Beat version of this song EVER. I'm fairly sure that Chris Cornell never showed his twig-and -berries to Macaualy Culkin either...Feast on that INTERNET!

  65. C.... ....

    Put the funk in it!

  66. P.... M....

    Awesome !

  67. S.... S....

    This is better than i thought it would be❤💕

  68. C.... B....

    I was with him for a few months in early 2000. Being with such a brilliant person isn't so great as you might think. I miss him greatly, but he was always troubled.

    C.... B....

    Were you really?

    C.... B....

    Did you spend some quality time together?

    C.... B....

    We are all troubled. Look in the mirror

  69. A.... R....

    This is the first I've heard this version. LOVE IT

  70. C.... W....

    Just beautiful. Love CC

  71. A.... D....

    Chris had such a vision of this world,we lost a true gem when he died,it sucks no one realized until after he died

  72. E.... L....

    He riped my phone

  73. j.... 1....

    Amazing.

  74. S.... C....

    This is how you do an acoustic version. Wow

  75. r.... ....

    the world misses you 💔

  76. h.... ....

    FUCKING HELL!! Those vocals are unreal! 😯🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

  77. K.... B....

    Nobody should ever cover Michael Jackson and idc who you are or what you have to say. Very good cover but it should never have been made. Respect the king and leave his legacy to him only. Honor him and his legacy but don’t cover Michael again.

    K.... B....

    Well, Chris Cornell made this cover in 2007 before MJ's gone, and you certainly don't understand how this cover works it's not simply re-doing MJ's tune, but a reinterpretation to the lyric, while everybody thought Billie Jean's a grooving hit but there's actually a lot of sadness hiding behind the tune. we all know MJ's king of pop but it doesn't mean no one can touch him, don't make him a lonely god, can we? Mike would be sad if seeing everybody treating him like this I'm sure, and both Chris(died in 2017) and Michael has suffered enough I just hope them can be Rest in Peace

  78. K.... L....

    We have such pure understand of right, and wrong. It's black, or white, and we know, we god damn know. Micheal Jackson's father was insane. He would beat his own children so hard, they had to be carried, because they could not walk. Janet looked him in the eye during one of his episodes. He beater unconscience. Micheal stood up to his father, and he paid for it. All of Joe Jackson children never escaped from their father's control, except for Micheal, and Janet. Micheal was insane. If you hate, fine, I can understand your point of view. Ask yourself, how many times you've been beat unconscience. Did it happen before you were ten, and did your father do it? This is a sad song. All of his song are sad.

  79. R.... E....

    I feal ya. Chris..R.I.P.

  80. k.... a....

    Great voice...nailed it like he was very passionate of the true situation.

  81. J.... D....

    I LOVE THIS! I'm a singer and wanna do this song. Is it still ok to sing Jackson?? I know what I think, just want general consensus...

    J.... D....

    Of course it is . Whatever he did in his personal life just separate it from his music . That was his job he did it well so his work is separate. That would be like saying Kevin spacey shouldn’t have his films watched because he had a scandal. Don’t employ him now agreed on that but seven and usual suspects are great films. If u can’t separate it in your head then don’t watch it . But if you appreciate the music don’t worry what others think unless the music itself is not appropriate. I like this song that all that matters to me . We don’t really know these artists we know there work.

  82. a.... g....

    for me MJ is the eternal king, but damn, Chris.. you both must be sharing the throne in heaven now, i’m sure of that

  83. t.... ....

    The only person to cover Michael Jackson better than MJ himself. Smoked cigarettes and still maintained that voice. He was lucky, in the way that Steve Winwood has that Ray Charles like voice. I still miss him...

  84. T.... A....

    💙🔥💙🔥💙🔥 my goodness I absolutely LOVE IT 💙🔥💙🔥RIP Chris you beautiful soul 💔

  85. A.... V....

    Open minded to vocal possibilities awesome to have a glance into another take on it ,wish those who have this ability would step it up. Hahahahahaha that's gonna be a tough one R.IP.

  86. T.... R....

    Good God. This man's voice...

  87. U.... F....

    There were a few exceptional singers with exceptional voices whose concerts I would very much liked to go to but I couldn’t, Chris was one of them

  88. u.... d....

    This song is powerful

  89. E.... K....

    Que voz por Dios. Enorme cantante 👏👏👏👏👏❇❇❇❇❇✨🌠

  90. J.... R....

    Is it just me or near the end of the song he’s scream sounds similar to Kurt Cobain

  91. B.... M....

    Amazing!

  92. V.... M....

    Só essa interpretação já merece vários Oscar’s e Grammy’s

  93. V.... L....

    No flash, no glitz (ILU MJ) but Chris brings the soul and pain and tells a story. Always will love you Chris.

  94. S.... T....

    Fuckin amazing...what a tremendous loss!

  95. H.... �....

    İt is better than MJ's singing

    H.... �....

    It is veryy powerful!!!

    But no like michael's!!❣❣❤❤

  96. P.... K....

    Excellent!