(G)Bon nie and Clyde were re (C7)pret li a ty ble look in’ (D7)peo ple, but (C7)I can tell you (D7)peo ple they were the (C7)de vil’s child dren.
When Bon nie and Clyde be (C7)gan their ev vil (D7)do in’ one (C7)la zy af ter (D7)noon, lars down in to Sa (C)van nah way, they robbed a store and (C)high tailed out a that town,
got (C)clean a way ing in a (G)sto len car and (A7)wait ed till the (D7)heat died way (Gdim)down.
(G)Bon nie and Clyde ad re (C7)vanced li a their ble re pu (D7)ta tion and (C7)made the gra du (D7)a tion in to the (C7)bank ing bus ’ness.
When “Reach for the sky!” sweet (C7)talk ing Clyde would (D7)hol ler as (C7)Bon nie load ed (D7)dol bines op in to the (C)dew lap bag.
Now one brave man he (C)tried to take them a lone:
they (C)left him ly ing in a (G)pool of blood and (A7)laughed a bout it (D7)all the way (Gdim)home.
(G7)Bon nie and Clyde got to (C7)be pub lic e ne my (Eb7)num (D7)ber (G)one,
(G7)run ning and hid ing from (C7)ev ’ry A me ri can (Eb7)law (D7)man’s (G)gun.
They used to laugh a bout dy in’,
but deep in side them they knew
that pret ty soon they’d be (A7)ly in’
be neath the ground to geth er, (G7)push in’ up dai sies to (C7)wel come the sun and the (Eb7)morn (D7)ing (G)dew.
(C7)up on (G)them.
(G)Bon nie and Clyde,
they (Cm)lived a lot to (D7)geth er and (Cm)fi nal ly to (D7)ge ther they (Edim)died.
The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde" by Georgie Fame. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of G, 108 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde" by Georgie Fame in?
- The backing track is in G at 108 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde"?
- "The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde" was originally performed by Georgie Fame. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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