Black Betty
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[Intro ]
G5 A5
G5 A5 C5
G5 A5 C5 D5 C5 (x4)
G5 A5 D5 A5 C5
A5 D5 A5 C5 A5 A5
Verse
Whoa, black betty (bam-A-lam)
Whoa, black betty (bam-A-lam)
A5
Black betty had a child (bam-A-lam)
A5
The damn thing gone wild (bam-A-lam)
A5
She said it weren't on er mind (bam-A-lam)
A5
The damn thing gone blind (bam-A-lam)
A5
Said whoa, black betty (bam-A-lam)
A5
Whoa, black betty (bam-A-lam)
Interlude
play intro (minus last A5)
Verse
Whoa, black betty (bam-A-lam)
Whoa, black betty (bam-A-lam)
A5
She really Gets me high (bam-A-lam)
A5
You know that's no lie (bam-A-lam)
A5
She's so rock steady (bam-A-lam)
A5
And she's always ready (bam-A-lam)
A5
Whoa, black betty (bam-A-lam)
A5
Whoa, black betty (bam-A-lam)
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Interlude
e|------------------------------------------------------------|
B|------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---5-5-5--7-5-----------5--------5-5-5--7-5-----------------|
D|---5-5-5--7-5---------5---7~-----5-5-5--7-5---------5-------|
A|---------------5-7--7------------------------5-7--7---------|
E|------------------------------------------------------8-5~--|
Solo
A5 C5 D5 (x4)
A5
Verse
Whoa, black betty (bam-A-lam)
Whoa, black betty (bam-A-lam)
A5
She's from birmingham (bam-A-lam)
A5
Way down in alabam' (bam-A-la)
A5
Well she's shakin' that thing (bam-A-lam)
A5
Boy she makes me think (bam-A-lam)
A5
Whoa, black betty (bam-A-lam)
A5 A
Whoa, black betty (bam-A-lam)
How to play Black Betty
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 G5. 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.