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Billie's Blues original guitar chords by
Billie Holiday
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Key: G major
Chorus 1
G6
G6

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D13
D13
4

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G7
G7

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C9
C9

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I love my man
G7
G7

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I'm a liar if I say I don't
C7
C7

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I love my man
G7
G7

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I'm a liar if I say I don't
Am7
Am7

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Bm7
Bm7
2

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Bbm7
Bbm7

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Am7
Am7

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But I'll quit my man
D13
D13
4

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G7
G7

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C9
C9

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G/D
G/D

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D13
D13
4

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I'm a liar if I say I won't
Chorus 2
G7
G7

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C9
C9

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I've been your slave, baby
G7
G7

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Ever since I've been your babe
C7
C7

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I've been your slave
G7
G7

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Ever since I've been your babe
Am7
Am7

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But before I'll be your dog
D13
D13
4

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G7
G7

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C9
C9

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G/D
G/D

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D13
D13
4

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I'll see you in your grave
Chorus 3
G7
G7

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My man wouldn't give me no breakfast

Wouldn't give me no dinner

Squawked about my supper
C#7
C#7
4

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then he put me outdoors
C7
C7

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Had the nerve to lay
G7
G7

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a matchbox on my clothes
Am7
Am7

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I didn't have so many
D13
D13
4

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G7
G7

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But I had a long,
C9
C9

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G/D
G/D

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D13
D13
4

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long ways to go
Chorus 4
G7
G7

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C9
C9

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I ain't good looking
G7
G7

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C#7
C#7
4

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And my hair ain't curled
C7
C7

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I ain't good looking
G7
G7

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Am7
Am7

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Bm7
Bm7
2

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Bbm7
Bbm7

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And my hair ain't curled
Am7
Am7

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But my mother, she gave me something
D13
D13
4

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It's going to carry me
G7
G7

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C9
C9

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G/D
G/D

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D13
D13
4

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through this world
Chorus 5
G7
G7

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Some men like me 'cause I'm happy

Some 'cause I'm snappy

Some call me honey
C#7
C#7
4

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Others think I've got money
C7
C7

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Some tell me Billie
G7
G7

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Am7
Am7

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Bm7
Bm7
2

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Bbm7
Bbm7

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Baby, you're built for speed
Am7
Am7

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Eb7
Eb7

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Now, if you put that all together
D13
D13
4

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Makes me everything
G7
G7

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C9
C9

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G7
G7

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a good man needs

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Chords
  • G6

  • D13

    4
  • G7

  • C9

  • C7

  • Am7

  • Bm7

    2
  • Bbm7

  • G/D

  • C#7

    4
  • Eb7

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Billie's Blues by Billie Holiday is G major.

The primary chords used in Billie's Blues are G, D, C, Am, Bm, Bbm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 7 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, D, C, Am, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Billie's Blues is approximately 87 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Billie's Blues 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's Blues. 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 Billie Holiday.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Billie's Blues 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's Blues by Billie Holiday on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.