The Legend Of Bonnie And Clyde
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Intro: E7sus4 E
verse 1
B E
Bonnie was a waitress in a small cafe
B E
Clyde Barrow was the rounder that took her away
E7 A E
They both robbed and killed until both of them died
B E
So goes the legend of Bonnie and Clyde
verse 2
E B E
The poems that she wrote of the life that they led
B E
Told of the lawmen left dying or dead
B E
Now some say that Clyde made her life a shame
B E
But the legend made Bonnie the head of the gang
verse 3
E B E
Their rampage grew wilder with each passing day
B E
Their odds growing smaller with each get-a-way
E7 A E
The end getting closer the harder they fought
B E
With blood on their hands they were bound to get caught
E7sus4 E
verse 4
E B E
They drove back from town on one bright summer day
B E
When a man they befriended stepped out in the way
E7 A E
With no thought of dying they pulled to the side
B E
But death lay there waiting for Bonnie & Clyde
Verse 5
E B E
Now two years of running was ended that day
B E
For robbin' and killin' they both had to pay
E7 A E
We'll always remember how they lived an died
B E
So goes the Legend of Bonnie & Clyde
B E B E E7sus4 E
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How to play The Legend Of Bonnie And Clyde
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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.