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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde" by Georgie Fame: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 108 BPM.

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”

Can I sing "The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in G, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
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.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde" by Georgie Fame. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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