Billy The Kid
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[Intro ]
E E
[Verso 1]
E E
Billy the kid I understand you
E C#
It really ain't your fault that the west
F#
is so wild
E E
Billy the kid can't reprimand you
E C#
You must have been deprived when you was
a child
[Verso 2]
C#
Whoopee ti yi yipee yipee,
shoot 'em in the belly Billy
C#
Ti yi yipee yipee,
shoot 'em in the head
C#
Ti yi yipee yipee,
saw you on the telly Billy
C# F# F#
Late late showdown, down dead
[Verso 3]
D#
You're headed for the last round up
G#m7
Your corral's OK
C# F#
But your morale's in a sad bad way
[Verso 4]
E
Billy the kid, you should have been a
E
good guy
E C#
If you had had the proper guidance from
F#
your dad
E E
Billy the kid, nobody should die
E C#
Environmental circumstances made you go
bad
[Verso 5]
C#
Whoopee ti yi yipee yipee,
shoot 'em in the belly Billy
C#
Ti yi yipee yipee,
Billy give 'em hell
C#
Ti yi yipee yipee,
saw you on the telly Billy
C# F# F#
Farewell welfare, farewell
[Verso 6]
D#
Now you'll be a swingin' from the
G#m7
top of a tree
C# F#
You're being punished with a capitol P
Oh me
E E
How to play Billy The Kid
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.