Ban Bang
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Intro: Dm Gm Dm Gm A Dm
[Verso 1]
Dm
I was five, and he was six
We rode on horses made of sticks
Gm
He wore black, and I wore white
He would always win the fight
[Refrão]
Dm
Bang bang. He shot me down
Bang bang. I hit the ground
Gm
Bang bang. That awful sound
A Dm Dm Gm Dm Gm A Dm
Bang bang. My baby shot me down
[Verso 2]
Dm
Seasons came, and changed the time
When I grew up I called him mine
Gm
He would always laugh and say
"Remember when we used to play
[Refrão]
Dm
Bang bang. I shot you down
Bang bang. You hit the ground
Gm
Bang bang. That awful sound
A Dm
Bang bang. I used to shoot you down
Gm
Music played, and people sang
Dm Dm Gm Dm Gm A Dm
Just for me the church bells rang
[Verso 3]
Dm
Now he's gone, I don't know why
Dm
And till this day sometimes I cry
Gm
He didn't even say "Goodbye"
Gm
He didn't take the time to lie
[Refrão]
Dm
Bang bang. He shot me down
Dm
Bang bang. I hit the ground
Gm
Bang bang. That awful sound
A Dm
Bang bang. My baby shot me down
How to play Ban Bang
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.