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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Billy Brown" by Mika: 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, 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Billy Brown" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Billy Brown" by Mika. 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 "Billy Brown" 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 "Billy Brown" 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.