Bang Bang (my Baby Shot Me Down)
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Am
I was five and he was six
C
We rode on horses made of sticks
F7
I wore black and he wore white
E7
He would always win the fight
Am
Bang Bang, he shot me down
C
Bang Bang, I hit the ground
F7
Bang Bang, that awful sound
E7 Am
Bang Bang, my baby shot me down
C F7 E7
Down, down, down
Am
Seasons came and change their time
C
When I grew up I called him mine
F7
He would always laught and say
E7
"Remember when we used to play?"
Am
Bang Bang, I shot you down
C
Bang Bang, you hit the ground
F7
Bang Bang, that awful sound
E7 Am
Bang Bang, I used to shoot you down
C F7 E
Down, down, down
Am
Now he's gone, I don't know why
C
"Till this day sometimes I cry
F7
He didn't even say goodbye
E7
He didn't take the time to lie
Am
Bang Bang, he shot me down
C
Bang Bang, I hit the ground
F7
Bang Bang, that awful sound
E7 Am
Bang Bang, my baby shot me down
C F7 E7
Down, down, down
Am C F7 E
U-uh, down, down, down, down
Am
My baby shot me down
How to play Bang Bang (my Baby Shot Me Down)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.