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.

Ode To Billy Joe — Piano Lead Sheet

"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.

Lyrics

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.“

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Country
Key: Bb
Tempo: 100 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Bobbie Gentry

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How to Play "Ode To Billy Joe" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.