Billy
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Intro: D#m C# (x4)
then
D#m B C# G#m D#m F# B C# G#m (x2)
[Verso 1]
D#m
What about lives on tips of knives
D#m D#m
Giving up every dream Living out
fear there’s life out here
D#m
But I knock it back every time
B
Rush to numb yourself so the
B D#m
fight is over In the middle
A#
of the night. The sirens come
[Refrão]
D#m B
It’s now or never
C# G#m
Don’t leave it to late
D#m F# B
Keep it together
C#
I tell myself before
G#m D#m
I fall apart Living
B C#
forever not something
B
I need But it’s all
C#
I know Never let
anyone make a decision.
[Verso 2]
D#m
Negative play or so they say
D#m D#m
bury my soul in deep When it
comes back that blister pack
D#m
Empties my soul to sleep
B
Look inside yourself the
B D#m
fight is over In the middle
A#
of the night that feeling comes.
[Refrão]
D#m B
It’s now or never
C# G#m
Don’t leave it to late
D#m F# B
Keep it together
C#
I tell myself before
G#m D#m
I fall apart Living
B C#
forever not something
B
I need But it’s all
C#
I know Never let
anyone make a decision.
Solo: B D#m B F# G#m A#
[Refrão]
D#m B
It’s now or never
C# G#m
Don’t leave it to late
D#m F# B
Keep it together
C# B
I tell myself before
D#m B
It’s now or never
C# G#m
Don’t leave it to late
D#m F# B
Keep it together
C#
I tell myself before
G#m D#m
I fall apart Living
B C#
forever not something
B
I need But it’s all
C#
I know Never let
anyone make a decision.
B
But it’s all I know
C# D#m
it’s all I know
How to play Billy
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#m. 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.