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.

Black Betty — Piano Lead Sheet

"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.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

Lyrics

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: D
Tempo: 116 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Huddie Ledbetter

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How to Play "Black Betty" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.