Billy Breathes
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D Am F G
Tumbling greens, a pick-up screams
Bb C Bb F
Whoa ...
D Am F G
Above the trees where Billy ...
Bb C Eb Bb
Whoa whoa whoa
F Dm7 C Bb F Dm7 Eb Bb
Softly sing sweet songs ...
F Dm7 C Bb Am Gm Bb Am D
Softly sing sweet ...
D Am F G
Silent scenes emotion beams ....
Bb C Bb F
Whoa sing softly
D Am F G
Time it seems in broken dreams to ....
Bb C Eb Bb
Whoa whoa whoa
F Dm7 C Bb F Dm7 Eb Bb
Softly sing sweet songs ...
F Dm7 C Bb Am Gm C Bb
Softly sing sweet ....
The solo goes something like this:
Eb Bb F Cm Ab Bb Db Eb
Gb Db Ab Cm Ab Bb Db Eb
Then the Chorus:
F Dm7 C Bb F Dm7 Eb Bb
Softly sing sweet songs ...
F Dm7 C Bb F Dm7 Eb Bb
Softly sing sweet songs Softly ...
F Dm7 C Bb Am Gm C Bb Eb F D loud
Softly sing sweet...
How to play Billy Breathes
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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.