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It was the (F7)third of June, an oth er (Cm7)sleep y, dust y del ta day,
I was (F7)out chop pin’ cot ton and my (Cm7)broth er was bail in’ hay:
And at (Bb7)din ner time we stopped and walked back to the house
to eat,
And Ma ma (F7)hol lered at the back door, “Y’all re (Cm7)mem ber to wipe your feet”.
Then she (Bb7)said, “I got some news this morn in’ from Choc taw Ridge,
To day (F7)Bil ly Joe Mc Al lis ter jumped (Eb7)off the Tal la hat chee Bridge.“
(F7)third of June, an oth er (Cm7)sleep y, dust y del ta day,
I was (F7)out chop pin’ cot ton and my (Cm7)broth er was bail in’ hay:
And at (Bb7)din ner time we stopped and walked back to the house to eat,
And Ma ma (F7)hol lered at the back door, “Y’all re (Cm7)mem ber to wipe your feet”.
Then she (Bb7)said, “I got some news this morn in’ from Choc taw Ridge,
To day (F7)Bil ly Joe Mc Al lis ter jumped (Eb7)off the Tal la hat chee Bridge.“
Ode To Billy Joe — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Ode To Billy Joe" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 100 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 “Ode To Billy Joe”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Ode To Billy Joe" 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. "Ode To Billy Joe" is in Bb.
- What key is "Ode To Billy Joe" by Bobbie Gentry played in?
- Ode To Billy Joe is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ode To Billy Joe"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Ode To Billy Joe" 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 "Ode To Billy Joe"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Ode To Billy Joe"?
- "Ode To Billy Joe" was originally performed by Bobbie Gentry. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Ode To Billy Joe"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Bb7, Cm7, Eb7, F7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- Does "Ode To Billy Joe" 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. "Ode To Billy Joe" is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Ode To Billy Joe"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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