She was more like a beauty queen from a movie screen
I said, don't mind, but what do you mean I am the one
Who will dance on the floor in the round

She told me her name was Billy Jean as she caused a scene
And every head turned with eyes that dreamed of being the one
Who would dance on the floor in the round

People always told me
Be careful what you do
Don't go around breaking young girls' hearts
And mama always told me
Be careful who you love
Be careful what you do
Because a lie [bad word] the [bad word] 
Billy Jean is not my lover
She's just a girl who
says that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
She says that I am the one
But the kid is not my son

For forty days and for forty nights
The law was on her side
But who could stand when she's in demand
With her schemes and plans
'Cause we danced on the floor in the round
So take my strong advice
Just remember to always think twice

She told my baby we danced 'til three
Then she looked at me
And showed a photo of my baby crying
His eyes were like mine
So we danced on the floor in the round

People always told me
Be careful what you do
Don't go around breaking young girls' hearts
But she came and stood right by me
I could smell her sweet perfume
I guess it happened way too soon
She called me to her room

Billy Jean is not my lover
She's just a girl who
Claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
Billy Jean is not my lover
She's just a girl who
Says 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