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Key: F# major•
Verse 1
D
D

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La,
F#m
F#m
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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G
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E
E

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D
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la, la, la,
F#m
F#m
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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G
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E
E

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la, la, la, etc.
Verse 2
D
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Billie and my friend the saint,
F#m
F#m
2

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You're perfect in so many ways,
B
B
2

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But you never looked hard
G
G

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At a fetus in a jar
E
E

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You never saw your mama change.
D
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And this wonderland of spite,
Verse 3

F#m
F#m
2

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Does not shine into your night,
Bm
Bm
2

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G
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Like widows are seen

As stigmatised beings,
E
E

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A
A

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Who ought to have second chance.
F#
F#
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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And hur ricanes spin Like debutantes in a
Verse 4
G
G

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trance.
C
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Sue the fortune-teller,
Verse 5
G
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Rue Rue the rising tide,
C
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General Washington,
G
G

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Patented that skull,
D
D

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Throw him out.
Verse 6
D
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Ship that hollandaise,

Feel the heart fell of touch
F#m
F#m
2

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B
B
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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See the longer you tease,
G
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The stronger the needs,
E
E

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The highs and the fruit are long.
D
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Up to the one a kid, Call
Verse 7
D
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F#m
F#m
2

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the bluff when the money's in ,
B
B
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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G
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You're a hungry matron,
E
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A
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And you are just what I need,
F#
F#
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Bm
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I was tired of the be
G
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st years of my life.
Verse 8
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Sue the fortune-teller, Rue

Rue the rising tide,
C
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General Washington,
Bb
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G
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Patented that skull,
D
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Throw him out.
Outro 1
D
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F#m
F#m
2

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G
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E
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D
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F#m
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Bm
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G
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E
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D
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F#m
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Bm
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Bm
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • F#m

    2

  • Bm

    2

  • G

  • E

  • B

    2

  • A

  • F#

    2

  • C

  • Bb

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Billie by Pavement is F# major.

The primary chords used in Billie are F#, A#m, D#m, B, G#, D#.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like F#, A#m, D#m, B, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Billie is approximately 48 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Billie using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Billie. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Pavement.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Billie to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Billie by Pavement on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.