Billy Austin
View chords used in this chart
[Intro:]
D Dsus2 Dsus4 D
Song: (chords and verse are all the same)
D G
My name is Billy Austin
A D
And I'm twenty-nine years old
G D
I was born in oklahoma
Bm Bm A G
Quarter Cherokee I'm told
D
Don't remember Oklahoma
G A
Been so long since I left home
G Bm
Seems like I've always been in prison
G Bm A D
like I've always been alone
The chords just repeat over and over for the rest of the song. Its best
fingerpicked on an accoustic with little accompliment (just like the man does
it himself).
if anyones got anymore Steve Earl I'd love to see it....
- Barry
How to play Billy Austin
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 D. 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.