Bang Bang
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Couplet 1
Bb C
So black, it's a desperate night
Eb Bb
20 years back from today
Bb C
One mother and a kid name Tony
Eb Bb
Learning life the hardest way, and I say...
Bb C Eb Bb
Daddy has gone too soon
Bb C Eb Bb
For the young boy to stay cool
Couplet 2
Bb C
Well, Tony rules in the schoolyard
Eb Bb
Everybody says
Bb C
Blue eyes clentched fists and many reasons
Eb Bb
For Tony to go astray
Bb C Eb Bb
Ah ah: at night he likes to roam
Bb C Eb Bb
Ah ah: he's the only man at home
Refrain
Bb C Eb Bb
Bb F Gm Eb (3x)
La la la la la...
Couplet 3
Bb C
His heart is big like a mansion
Eb Bb
That is all you need to know
Bb C
The Young boy has become a young man
Eb Bb
But the rage didn't cease to grow
Petit pont:
Gm F Bb
Hey boy the path you are taking will lead you straight to the wall
Gm F Bb
Hey boy you're looking for troubles, I'm a policeman after all
Eb F
And you wont get away
C Eb F
Bang bang i've got you on sight my friend Ohohoh...
Refrain
Pont
Cm Am Gm
Ah ah: mister officer you were right
Cm Am Gm
Ah ah: little Tony boy turn out bad
Cm Am Gm
Ah ah: he's was taught life's a fight
C#m Cm
Bang bang they shot him down he's dead
Couplet 4
Bb C Eb Bb
I know that's a real a shame but this is how the story ends
Bb C Eb Bb
It's a beautiful world we do live in so his fate is in your hands, And I say
Gm D Bb
Ah ah: press 1 if you want him out
Gm D Eb F
Ah ah: press 2 and his back again
(Refrain)
How to play Bang Bang
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.