Billy's Got A Gun
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Intro: D F#m Em C
Verse:
D F#m
It's tragic no one never really knew Billy Boy
Em C
he was quiet, he bever used to talk to anyone
D F#m
oh Billy, he was born to be an unwanted son
Em C
always lonely, no, no ones used to care about him at all
Chorus:
D
but Billy's got a gun
F#m
Billy's got a gun
Em
he's waving and pointing
and bragging and posing
C
but Billy what have you done
Verse:
D
It's tragic
F#m
Billy never got to know this thing called love
Em C
his mom was drinking and his dad was never home
D F#m
oh Billy, life can be hard for some
Em C
some are lucky and some put their luck into their gun
Chorus:
D
Billy's got a gun
F#m
Billy's got a gun
Em
he's waving and pointing
and bragging and posing
C
but Billy what have you done
Chorus:
D
Billy's got a gun
F#m
Billy's got a gun
Em
he's waving and pointing
and bragging and posing
C
but Billy what have you done
Interlude:
D F#m Em C
Bridge:
Bm C
Oh Billy it ain't easy being
Bm C
Billy, everyone is teasing you
Chorus:
D
Billy's got a gun
F#m
Billy's got a gun
Em
he's waving and pointing
and bragging and posing
C
but Billy what have you done
Chorus:
D
Billy's got a gun
F#m
Billy's got a gun
Em
he's waving and pointing
and bragging and posing
C
but Billy shot everyone
Outro:
D F#m Em C
How to play Billy's Got A Gun
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What is the starting chord?
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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.