Billie's Theme - Hoyt Axton

Billie's Theme

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F# B C# G#m F#
I never dreamed you'd mean a thing to me
F# Bbm7
But when I needed your loving
G#m
You gave me loving
B F#
The way it oughta be
 
F# B C# G#m F#
Sweet country days, the memories are clear
F# Bbm7
And I'll remember the laughter
G#m
Sure miss the laughter
B F#
I had when you were here
 
Bbm D#*
And when I feel the way I'm feeling
Bbm D#* E
Can't help believin' you
Made it so easy
B F#
They can't take that away
 
F# B C# G#m F#
The girl you were, the girl you used to be
F# Bbm7
Well, I heard all the stories
G#m
You know the stories
B F#
Don't mean a thing to me
 
F# B C# G#m F#
I loved your face, I loved your quiet ways
F# Bbm7
If I could paint you in colors
G#m
You'd be a rainbow
B F#
In a summer day
 
Bbm D#*
And when I feel the way I'm feeling
Bbm D#* E
Can't help believin' you
Made it so easy
B F#
They can't take that away
B F#
They can't take that away

How to play Billie's Theme

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is F#. 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.

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