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Whoa, Black Bet ty, bam a lam.
Whoa, Black Bet ty, bam a lam.
She Black ly Bet ty had a child, (B5)bam a lam.
The damn thing gone wild, (B5)bam a lam.
She said, “I’m (B5)wor ryin’ out ta mind,” y, bam a lam.
“The damn (B5)thing gone blind,” y, bam a lam.
I said, “Oh, Black Bet ty,” (B5)bam a lam.
“Whoa, Black Bet ty,” (B5)bam a lam.
Whoa, Black Bet ty, bam a lam.
Whoa, Black Bet ty, bam a lam.
She real ly gets ty me a high, (B5)bam a lam.
You know that’s no lie, (B5)bam a lam.
She She’s “I’m (B5)so ryin’ rock ta stead y, bam a lam.
And she’s (B5)al ways read y, bam a lam.
said, Whoa, Black Bet ty, (B5)bam a lam.
Whoa, Black Bet ty,” (B5)bam a lam.
Black Bet ty, (B5)bam a lam.
Whoa, Black Bet ty, bam a lam.
Whoa, Black Bet ty, bam a lam.
She’s from Birm ing ham, (B5)bam a lam.
Way down in Al a bam’, (B5)bam a lam.
Well, she’s shak ing that thing, (B5)bam a lam.
Boy, she makes me sing, (B5)bam a lam.
Whoa, Black Bet ty, (B5)bam a lam.
Whoa, Black Bet ty, (B5)bam a lam.
Black Betty — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Black Betty" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 116 BPM.
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About “Black Betty”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Black Betty" 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. "Black Betty" is in D.
- What key is "Black Betty" by Huddie Ledbetter played in?
- Black Betty 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 "Black Betty"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Black Betty" 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 "Black Betty"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Black Betty"?
- "Black Betty" was originally performed by Huddie Ledbetter. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Black Betty"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Apow, B, B7, Bpow, C, D, Dpow, E, +1 more.
- What other songs by Huddie Ledbetter can I play here?
- Try "COTTON FIELDS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Black Betty" 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. "Black Betty" is in the key of D at 116 BPM.
- What chords are in "Black Betty"?
- 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.
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