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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Me And Bobby Mcgee" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 180 BPM.
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About “Me And Bobby Mcgee”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Me And Bobby Mcgee" 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. "Me And Bobby Mcgee" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Me And Bobby Mcgee" 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. "Me And Bobby Mcgee" is in the key of C at 180 BPM.
- What chords are in "Me And Bobby Mcgee"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.