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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Ode To Billy Joe" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Ode To Billy Joe"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Ode To Billy Joe". Key of Bb, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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