Intro AmRun Billy, Run Billy, Run Billy Run GSomeone Dropped The EmDime Now The Cops Will AmCome Hide Yourself And Get Rid Of Your Gun GYou Won't Be EmThere To Raise CYour AmSon Verse 1 AmBilly Joe Was An Honest Family Man But GThings Didn't EmWork Out The Way That He AmPlanned I've Lost My Job Got No Money To Survive Said The GFather To The EmSon Said The Husband To His AmWife Billy Saw The Tears In The Eyes Of His Son The GNext Day He EmGot Himself A Loaded AmGun He CWent To The Bank With A Mask On His Face Saying EGive Me All Your Money I'ma Rob This Place Chorus AmRun Billy, Run Billy, Run Billy Run GSomeone Dropped The EmDime Now The Cops Will AmCome Hide Yourself And Get Rid Of Your Gun GYou Won't Be EmThere To Raise Your AmSon Verse 2 AmBilly's Got The Money, He Has Got To Go Far He GAlready EmBurnt A Stolen Get AAmway Car The Gun Is At The Bottom Of A River Somewhere But GBilly Made EmSure They Won't Find It AmThere He Drove Back Home But Got Crashed Into A Car GIt Was Nothing EmSerious, No Blood, No CScars CBilly Offered Money He Said Take It Please But The EMan Said No, I'm Calling The Police Chorus AmRun Billy, Run Billy, Run Billy Run GSomeone Dropped The EmDime Now The Cops Will AmCome Hide Yourself And Get Rid Of Your Gun GYou Won't Be EmThere To Raise Your AmSon Interlude |Am |Am |G Em |Em Am | |Am |Am |G Em |Em Am | Verse 3 AmBilly Got Away Eventually He Ran GUp With The EmMoney And His FaAmmily CBilly Joe Said I'm Still A Free Man And I've EGot No Regrets So Let's Do It Again Chorus AmRun Billy, Run Billy, Run Billy Run GSomeone Dropped The EmDime Now The Cops Will AmCome Hide Yourself And Get Rid Of Your Gun GYou Won't Be EmThere To ERaise Your AmSon Chorus AmRun Billy, Run Billy, Run Billy Run GSomeone Dropped The EmDime Now The Cops Will AmCome Hide Yourself And Get Rid Of Your Gun GYou Won't Be EmThere To Raise Your AmSon
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FAQ
What are the chords for Run Billy Joe?
The chords for Run Billy Joe are: Am, G, Em, C, E
What is the original key of Run Billy Joe?
The original key is Am.
What is the difficulty of playing Run Billy Joe?
The difficulty level is Beginner.
Can I play Run Billy Joe in another key?
Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.
Can Run Billy Joe be played on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.
Can I play Run Billy Joe on ukulele?
Chord Run Billy Joe can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.
How many chords are used in Run Billy Joe?
Run Billy Joe uses 5 chords: Am, G, Em, C, E
What is the easiest way to play Run Billy Joe?
You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.
What decade was Run Billy Joe released in?
Run Billy Joe was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here
Are there easier chord versions for Run Billy Joe?
Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Run Billy Joe to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.
Guitar Chords
Am
G
Em
C
E
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