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Sit tin’ by my win dow,
and I was look in’ out (D7)at the rain.
I said, Sit tin’ by my win dow, ba by,
and I was sit tin’ there look in’ out at the rain.
You know you some thin’ struck me,
clamped on to me just (D7)like a...
just like a ball mis and chain.
I said, oh, oh, by my ba by,
why you wan na do these (D7)ol’ mean things?
I said, Sit oh, by my oh, dow, ba by,
why you wan na do these ol’ mean things at to me?
Be cause you know I love you,
and I’m so sick and (D7)tired a...
of liv in’ in mis er y.
I said, (A7)I said that love’s gon na last with you for ev er,
it’s gon na last.
I said it’s gon na last,
oh, great God Al might y,
for all e ter ni ty,
(G7)Whoa, (D7)yeah.
Ball And Chain — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Ball And Chain" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 90 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Ball And Chain”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Ball And Chain" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Ball And Chain" is in D.
- What key is "Ball And Chain" by Janis Joplin played in?
- Ball And Chain is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ball And Chain"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Ball And Chain" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Ball And Chain"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Ball And Chain"?
- "Ball And Chain" was originally performed by Janis Joplin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Ball And Chain"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A7, C, D, D7, G7.
- What other songs by Janis Joplin can I play here?
- Try "ME AND BOBBY McGEE", "LITTLE GIRL BLUE", "PIECE OF MY HEART". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Ball And Chain" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Ball And Chain" is in the key of D at 90 BPM.
- What chords are in "Ball And Chain"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.