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(C)Bust ed flat in Bat on Rouge, to the head in’ for the trains,
feel in’ near ly fad ed as my (G7)jeans.
Bob by thumbed a die sel down through just be fore it rained;
took us all the way to New Or (C6)leans.
Then (C)I took my har poon out of my dirt y, red ban dan na and was blow in’ sad while (C7)Bob by sang the (F)blues.
And With them wind shield wip ers slap pin’ time and (C)Bob by clap pin’ hands, we fi n’lly (G7)sang up ev ’ry song that driv er (C)knew.
Free dom’s just an oth er word for (C)noth in’ left to lose.
Noth in’ ain’t worth noth in’, but it’s (C)free.
Feel in’ good was eas y, Lord, when Bob by sang the blues;
and feel in’ good was good e nough for me,
good e nough for me and Bob by Mc (C)Gee.
From the (C)coal mines of Ken tuck y Rouge, to the Cal i for nia sun,
Bob by shared the se crets of my (G7)soul;
stand in’ right be side me, down through ev ’ry thing I done,
ev ’ry night she kept me from the (C6)cold.
Then (C)some where near Sa li nas, Lord, I let her slip a way, na and was look in’ for the (C7)home I hope she’ll (F)find.
And I’d trade all of my to mor rows for a (C)sin gle yes ter day, we fi n’lly (G7)hold in’ Bob by’s bod y next to (C)mine.
Free dom’s just an oth er word for (C)noth in’ left to lose.
Noth in’ left is all she left for (C)me.
Feel in’ good was eas y, Lord, when Bob by sang the blues;
And, bud dy, that was good e nough for me,
good e nough for me and Bob by Mc (C)Gee.
From the (C)Gee.
Me And Bobby Mcgee — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Me And Bobby Mcgee" by Janis Joplin: 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, 180 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 “Me And Bobby Mcgee”
- What key is "Me And Bobby Mcgee" by Janis Joplin played in?
- Me And Bobby Mcgee 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 "Me And Bobby Mcgee"?
- The arrangement plays at 180 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Me And Bobby Mcgee" 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 "Me And Bobby Mcgee"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Me And Bobby Mcgee"?
- "Me And Bobby Mcgee" was originally performed by Janis Joplin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Me And Bobby Mcgee"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: C, C6, C7, F, G7.
- What other songs by Janis Joplin can I play here?
- Try "ME AND BOBBY McGEE", "LITTLE GIRL BLUE", "PIECE OF MY HEART". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Me And Bobby Mcgee" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Me And Bobby Mcgee" by Janis Joplin. 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 "Me And Bobby Mcgee" 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 "Me And Bobby Mcgee" 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.