Billy
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[INTRO ]
| A | E7sus4 | D | Amaj7 Bm |
| A | E7sus4 | D | Amaj7 Bm |
A
Where’d you find that trumpet, Bill?
E7sus4
Yeah, I said, where’d you find that trumpet, Bill?
D
He said, I found it on some wasteland
Amaj7 Bm
Buried in the snow
A
How’d you learn to play it, William?
E7sus4
I said, how’d you learn to play it, Bill?
D
He said, I sat down on the doorstep
Amaj7 Bm
And practiced long and slow
A
I let my feelings show
E7sus4
I let my feelings show
D
Trumpets come, trumpets go
Amaj7 Bm
It’s amazing what gets left out in the snow
A
I let my feelings show
E7sus4
I let my feelings show
D
Trumpets come, trumpets go
Amaj7 Bm
It’s amazing what gets left out in the snow
A
I’m in love with Susan, Bill
E7sus4
Yeah, I said, I’m in love with Susan, Bill
D
Her smile is like a fairground
Amaj7 Bm
I’m basking in the glow
A
I’ve got no gift for music, William
E7sus4
I’ve got no gift for music, Bill
D
Sing a song of six-guns
Amaj7 Bm
Steady as you go
A
I let my feelings show
E7sus4
I let my feelings show
D
Trumpets come, trumpets go
Amaj7 Bm
Amazing what gets left out in the snow
A
I let my feelings show
E7sus4
I let my feelings show
D
Trumpets come, trumpets go
Amaj7 Bm
Amazing what gets left out in the snow
VERSE/Chorus (Instrumental)
| A | E7sus4 | D | Amaj7 Bm |
Da, da, da, da - Da, da, da, da
| A | E7sus4/A | D/A | Amaj7 Bm/A |
Da, da, da, da - Da, da, da, da
A
Tell me all your secrets, Bill
E7sus4/A
Tell me all your secrets, Bill
D/A
Lead me to your doorstep
Amaj7 Bm/A
There’s so much I don’t know
A
I’m in love with Susan, Bill
E7sus4/A
Yeah, I said, I’m in love with Susan, Bill
D/A
Her smile is like a fairground
Amaj7 Bm/A
I’m basking in the glow
Chorus (Instrumental)
| A | E7sus4/A | D/A | Amaj7 Bm/A |
Let your feelings show - Da, da, da, da
| A | E7sus4/A | D/A | Amaj7 Bm/A |
Let your feelings show - Da, da, da, da
| A | E7sus4/A | D/A | Amaj7 Bm/A |
| A | E7sus4/A | D/A | Amaj7 Bm/A |
| A | E7sus4/A | D/A | Amaj7 Bm/A |
Da, da, da, da - Da, da, da, da
A
Let your feelings show
E7sus4/A
Let your feelings show
D/A
Trumpets come, trumpets go
Amaj7 Bm/A
It’s amazing what gets left out in the snow
A
Let your feelings show
E7sus4/A
Let your feelings show
D/A
Trumpets come, trumpets go
Amaj7 Bm/A
It’s amazing what gets left out in the snow
A
Tell me all your secrets, Bill
E7sus4/A
Tell me all your secrets, Bill
D/A
Lead me to your doorstep
Amaj7 Bm/A
There’s so much I don’t know
A
I’m in love with Susan, Bill
E7sus4/A
Yeah, I said, I’m in love with Susan, Bill
D/A
Her smile is like a fairground
Amaj7 Bm/A
I’m basking in the glow
Chorus (Instrumental)
| A | E7sus4/A | D/A | Amaj7 Bm/A |
(vocals ad lib - repeat and fade)
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 A. 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.