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My (C)bills are all due and the (C7)ba by needs shoes and I’m was (G7)bust ed.
Cot ton is down to a quar with ter a pound but I’m (C)bust ed.
I got my cow that went dry and a (C7)hen that won’t lay, a (F)big stack of bills that gets big ger each day.
The (G7)coun ty’s gon na haul ing my be long ings a way ’cause I’m (C)bust ed.
I (C)went to my broth er to (C7)ask for a loan ’cause I was (G7)bust ed.
I hate to beg like a dog with out his bone but I’m (C)bust ed.
I got The broth er said, “There ain’t a (C7)thing I can do; my (F)wife and my kids are all down with the flu; and (G7)I was just na think ing a bout call ing on you!
And I’m (C)bust ed.”
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Busted — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Busted" by Johnny Cash: 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 C, 102 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 “Busted”
- What key is "Busted" by Johnny Cash played in?
- Busted is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Busted"?
- The arrangement plays at 102 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Busted" 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 "Busted"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Busted"?
- "Busted" was originally performed by Johnny Cash. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Johnny Cash can I play here?
- Try "GOD'S GONNA CUT YOU DOWN", "IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND", "HELP ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Busted" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Busted" by Johnny Cash. 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 "Busted" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Busted" 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.