Billy Daveys Daughter
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Intro: Em G C G (G D Em)
Em G
I never knew her name
C G
I only knew her...fame
Em G
She lived near my-y town
C G (G D Em)
Another goldfish to drown
Em G
Well I just passed...the bridge
C G (G D Em)
That parts us from them
Em G
The bridge that she used
C Am C
Again and again. Again
Em G
I remember when they found her
C
Billy Davey's daughter
G D C
Word gets around.
G D C
Word gets around.
G
Billy Davey's second daughter
D
threw herself to dirty water.
C D
Billy's left with nothing but a dream.
G
Billy Davey's second daughter
D
threw herself to dirty water.
C D
Billy's left with nothing but a dream.
G
He dre...ams
D
dre...ams
C
dre-e-ams
D
Dreams
G
He dre...ams
D
dre...ams
C
dre-e-ams
D
Dreams
C D C
Word gets around
How to play Billy Daveys Daughter
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.