Intro CmRun Billy, Run Billy, Run Billy Run A#Someone Dropped The DGmime Now The Cops Will CCmome Hide Yourself And Get Rid Of Your Gun A#You Won't Be TGmhere To Raise YD#our SoCmn Verse 1 CmBilly Joe Was An Honest Family Man But A#Things Didn't WGmork Out The Way That He PCmlanned I've Lost My Job Got No Money To Survive Said The A#Father To The SGmon Said The Husband To His CmWife Billy Saw The Tears In The Eyes Of His Son The A#Next Day He GGmot Himself A Loaded GCmun He D#Went To The Bank With A Mask On His Face Saying GGive Me All Your Money I'ma Rob This Place Chorus CmRun Billy, Run Billy, Run Billy Run A#Someone Dropped The DGmime Now The Cops Will CCmome Hide Yourself And Get Rid Of Your Gun A#You Won't Be TGmhere To Raise Your SCmon Verse 2 CmBilly's Got The Money, He Has Got To Go Far He A#Already BGmurnt A Stolen Get AwCmay Car The Gun Is At The Bottom Of A River Somewhere But A#Billy Made SGmure They Won't Find It TCmhere He Drove Back Home But Got Crashed Into A Car A#It Was Nothing SGmerious, No Blood, No SD#cars D#Billy Offered Money He Said Take It Please But The GMan Said No, I'm Calling The Police Chorus CmRun Billy, Run Billy, Run Billy Run A#Someone Dropped The DGmime Now The Cops Will CCmome Hide Yourself And Get Rid Of Your Gun A#You Won't Be TGmhere To Raise Your SCmon Interlude |Cm |Cm |A# Gm |Gm Cm | |Cm |Cm |A# Gm |Gm Cm | Verse 3 CmBilly Got Away Eventually He Ran A#Up With The MGmoney And His FamCmily D#Billy Joe Said I'm Still A Free Man And I've GGot No Regrets So Let's Do It Again Chorus CmRun Billy, Run Billy, Run Billy Run A#Someone Dropped The DGmime Now The Cops Will CCmome Hide Yourself And Get Rid Of Your Gun A#You Won't Be TGmhere To RGaise Your SCmon Chorus CmRun Billy, Run Billy, Run Billy Run A#Someone Dropped The DGmime Now The Cops Will CCmome Hide Yourself And Get Rid Of Your Gun A#You Won't Be TGmhere To Raise Your SCmon
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What are the chords for Run Billy Joe?
The chords for Run Billy Joe are: Cm, A#, Gm, D#, G
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: Cm, A#, Gm, D#, G
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
Cm
A#
Gm
D#
G
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