The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde

by Georgie Fame
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(G)Bon nie and Clyde were (C7)pret ty look in’ (D7)peo ple, but (C7)I can tell you (D7)peo ple they were the (C7)de vil’s child dren.

Bon nie and Clyde be (C7)gan their ev vil (D7)do in’ one (C7)la zy af ter (D7)noon, down Sa (C)van nah way, they robbed a store and (C)high tailed out a that town,

got (C)clean a way in a (G)sto len car and (A7)wait ed till the (D7)heat died (Gdim)down.

ad (C7)vanced their re pu (D7)ta tion and (C7)made the gra du (D7)a tion in to (C7)bank ing bus ’ness.

“Reach for the sky!” sweet (C7)talk ing Clyde would (D7)hol ler as (C7)Bon nie load ed (D7)dol in to the (C)dew lap bag.

Now one brave man he (C)tried to take them a lone:

they (C)left him ly

(G)pool of blood

(A7)laughed a bout it (D7)all the way (Gdim)home.

(G7)Bon nie and Clyde got to (C7)be pub lic e ne my (Eb7)num (D7)ber (G)one,

(G7)run ning and hid ing from (C7)ev ’ry A me ri can (Eb7)law (D7)man’s (G)gun.

They used to laugh a bout dy in’,

but deep in side them they knew

that pret ty soon they’d be (A7)ly in’

be neath the ground to geth er, (G7)push in’ up dai sies to (C7)wel come the sun and the (Eb7)morn (D7)ing (G)dew.

(C7)up on (G)them.

(G)Bon nie and Clyde,

they (Cm)lived a lot to (D7)geth er and (Cm)fi nal ly to (D7)ge ther they (Edim)died.

The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde" by Georgie Fame as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in G — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 108 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key G, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde" by Georgie Fame in?
The backing track is in G at 108 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde"?
"The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde" was originally performed by Georgie Fame. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of G, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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