View chords used in this chart
Bb Ab Eb F
 
C Cm7 F
 
C Cm7 F
 
C Cm7 F
 
C Cm7 F
 
 
 
 
 
(bridge)
 
 
 
 
 
Ab Eb Bb F
Naa na na naa na na naa na na naaa
 
C Cm7 F
(twiddly bit on guitar)
 
Ab Eb Bb F
Naa na na naa na na naa na na naaa
 
C Cm7 F
(twiddly bit on hammond)
 
(first verse)
 
C Cm7 F
I got a certain little girl she's on my mind
 
C Cm7 F
No doubt about it she looks so fine
 
C Cm7 F
She's the best girl that I ever had
 
C Cm7 F
Sometime's she's gonna make me feel so bad
 
 
 
 
 
(bridge again)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(chorus)
 
 
 
 
 
C F Bb Cm7 F
Hush, hush, thought I heard her calling my name now
 
C F Bb Cm7 F
Hush, hush, she broke my heart but I love her just the same now
 
C F Bb Cm7 F
Hush, hush, thought I heard her calling my name now
 
C F Bb Cm7 F
Hush, hush, I need you love but I'm not to blame now
 
Cm7
[Love Love] Got it early in the morning
 
Cm7
[Love Love] Got it late in the evening
 
Cm7
[Love Love] I want it, I need it
 
Cm7
[Love Love] Oh I gotta gotta have it
 
 
 
 
 
(verse again)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(bridge again)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(chorus again)
 
 
 
 
 
C Cm7 F
(organ solo - repeat a lot)
 
 
 
 
 
(bridge again)
 
 
 
 
 
Ab Eb Bb F Cm7
Naaaaa naa naa naaaaa naa naa naaaaa naa naa naaaaaaa
 
 
 
 
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How to play (Billy Joe Royal)

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 Bb. 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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