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Billy Green Is Dead chords by
Gil Scott-heron
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Key: Ab major
Intro 1
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Am
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Gm
Gm
3

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F#m
F#m
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Gm
Gm
3

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3

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F#m
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Gm
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The economy
Verse 1
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is in an uproar

The whole damn countries

is in the red

Tax and fairs are going up

You say, "Billy Green is dead"?

The government can't

decide on bussin'

or at least thats what they said
Verse 2
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Yea I heard you, when you told me

You said, "Billy Green was dead"

But let me tell you bout these hot- pants

that this big legged sister wore

when i partied with the alphas

what?

Billy took an overdose

well now junkies will be junkies

but did you see Gunsmoke last night?
Gm
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man they had themselves a shootout and folks
F#m
F#m
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was dyin' left and right
G
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At the en d when Matt was cornerd i had

damn near give up hope
F#m
F#m
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What you? Why you keep on
Verse 3
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interrupting me? you say,

My son is taking dope?

Call the law and call the doctor!

What you mean i shouldn't scream?
F#m
F#m
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My only son is taking dope?
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Should i sit here like I'm pleased?
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Is that familiar
Verse 4

anybody?
Verse 5

Check out whats inside your head
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Because it never seems to matter
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F#
F#
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when it's Billy Green who's dead

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Chords
  • G

  • Am

  • Gm

    3
  • F#m

    2
  • F

  • F#

    2

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Billy Green Is Dead by Gil Scott-Heron is Ab major.

The primary chords used in Billy Green Is Dead are Ab, Bbm, Abm, Gm, Gb, G.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Ab, Bbm, Abm, Gm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Billy Green Is Dead is approximately 60 beats per minute.

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

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