Intro EmRun Billy, Run Billy, Run Billy Run DSomeone Dropped The BmDime Now The Cops Will EmCome Hide Yourself And Get Rid Of Your Gun DYou Won't Be BmThere To Raise GYour EmSon Verse 1 EmBilly Joe Was An Honest Family Man But DThings Didn't BmWork Out The Way That He EmPlanned I've Lost My Job Got No Money To Survive Said The DFather To The BmSon Said The Husband To His EmWife Billy Saw The Tears In The Eyes Of His Son The DNext Day He BmGot Himself A Loaded EmGun He GWent To The Bank With A Mask On His Face Saying BGive Me All Your Money I'ma Rob This Place Chorus EmRun Billy, Run Billy, Run Billy Run DSomeone Dropped The BmDime Now The Cops Will EmCome Hide Yourself And Get Rid Of Your Gun DYou Won't Be BmThere To Raise Your EmSon Verse 2 EmBilly's Got The Money, He Has Got To Go Far He DAlready BmBurnt A Stolen Get AEmway Car The Gun Is At The Bottom Of A River Somewhere But DBilly Made BmSure They Won't Find It EmThere He Drove Back Home But Got Crashed Into A Car DIt Was Nothing BmSerious, No Blood, No GScars GBilly Offered Money He Said Take It Please But The BMan Said No, I'm Calling The Police Chorus EmRun Billy, Run Billy, Run Billy Run DSomeone Dropped The BmDime Now The Cops Will EmCome Hide Yourself And Get Rid Of Your Gun DYou Won't Be BmThere To Raise Your EmSon Interlude |Em |Em |D Bm |Bm Em | |Em |Em |D Bm |Bm Em | Verse 3 EmBilly Got Away Eventually He Ran DUp With The BmMoney And His FaEmmily GBilly Joe Said I'm Still A Free Man And I've BGot No Regrets So Let's Do It Again Chorus EmRun Billy, Run Billy, Run Billy Run DSomeone Dropped The BmDime Now The Cops Will EmCome Hide Yourself And Get Rid Of Your Gun DYou Won't Be BmThere To BRaise Your EmSon Chorus EmRun Billy, Run Billy, Run Billy Run DSomeone Dropped The BmDime Now The Cops Will EmCome Hide Yourself And Get Rid Of Your Gun DYou Won't Be BmThere To Raise Your EmSon
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FAQ
What are the chords for Run Billy Joe?
The chords for Run Billy Joe are: Em, D, Bm, G, B
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: Em, D, Bm, G, B
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
Em
D
Bm
G
B
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