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Oh, Bil ly (G)Brown had lived an or di nar y life;
two kids, a (G)dog and then the cau tion ar y wife.
While it was (G)all go ing ac cord ing ly to plan,
then Bil ly (G)Brown fell in love (D7sus)find with an oth er man.
He met his (G)lov er al most ev ’ry sin gle (D7sus)day,
mak ing ex (G)cus es for his dodg y hol i day
un to re (G)li gion that he said and du ly found.
They did n’t know that are his faith was earth ly (G)bound.
(G)Brown,
oh, Bil ly Brown,
don’t let the stars
get (Em)you down; don’t let the (D)waves
let (Em)you drown.
(G)Brown,
oh, Bil ly Brown,
gon na pick you up like a pa (Em)per cup; gon na shake (D)the wa ter out of ev (Em)’ry nook.
Oh, Bil ly Brown.
Oh, Bil ly (G)Brown need ed a place, some where to go;
he found an (G)is land off the coast of Mex i co.
Leav ing his (G)lov er and his fam i ly be hind,
oh, Bil ly (G)Brown need ed to (D7sus)find with some peace of mind.
And on his (G)jour ney and his trav els on the (D7sus)way,
he met a (G)girl ie who was brave e nough to say,
(when they made (G)love he shared the bur den of his mind;)
“Oh, Bil ly Brown, you are a vic tim of the (G)times.”
(G)Brown,
oh, Bil ly Brown,
don’t let the stars
get (Em)you down; don’t let the (D)waves
let (Em)you drown.
(G)Brown,
oh, Bil ly Brown,
gon na pick you up like a pa (Em)per cup; gon na shake (D)the wa ter out of ev (Em)’ry nook.
Oh, Bil ly Brown.
Oh, Bil ly
Oh, Bil ly (G)Brown had lived an or di nar y life;
two kids, a (G)dog and then the (G7)cau tion ar y wife.
While it was (G)all go ing ac cord ing ly to plan,
then Bil ly (G)Brown fell in love with an oth er man.
Billy Brown — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Billy Brown" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 122 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Billy Brown”
- Can I play "Billy Brown" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Billy Brown" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Billy Brown" by Mika played in?
- Billy Brown is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Billy Brown"?
- The arrangement plays at 122 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Billy Brown" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Billy Brown"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Billy Brown"?
- "Billy Brown" was originally performed by Mika. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Billy Brown"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, C, Cmaj7, D, D7, Em, G, G7.
- What other songs by Mika can I play here?
- Try "POPULAR SONG", "RAIN", "HAPPY ENDING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Billy Brown"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Billy Brown" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Billy Brown"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Billy Brown" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.