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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "Busted" by Johnny Cash in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Busted" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Busted" with hands-separate practice in C at 102 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Busted"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Busted" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Busted"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Busted" is in the key of C at 102 BPM.
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