Hey guys, Mika, what an interesting guy. :/
2nd tab hope u like, if its shit tell me. cheers. Rocknrollstar
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G C
Oh Billy Brown had lived an ordinary life.
G D
Two kids, a dog, and a cautionary wife.
G C
While it was all going according to plan
Bm D G
Then Billy Brown fell in love with another man.
G C
He met his lover almost every single day
G D
Making excuses through his (dodly) holiday
G C
(Unto religion that he said and duty found
Bm D G
They didn’t know his faith was (earthlic) bound)
G C
Brown…Oh Billy Brown.
Am Bm
Don’t let the stars get you down.
Am Bm
Don’t let the waves let you drown.
G C
Brown…Oh Billy Brown.
Am Bm
Gonna pick you up like a paper cup.
Am Bm
Gonna shake the water out of every nook.
D G
Oh Billy Brown.
G C
Oh Billy Brown needed a place, somewhere to go.
G D
He found an island off the coast of Mexico
G C
Leaving his lover and his family behind.
Bm D G
Oh Billy Brown needed to find some peace of mind.
G C
And on his journey and his travels on the way,
G D
He met a girlie who was brave enough to say,
G C
When they made love he shared the burden of his mind.
Bm D G
Oh Billy Brown you are a victim of the times.
G C
Brown…Oh Billy Brown.
Am Bm
Don’t let the stars get you down.
Am Bm
Don’t let the waves let you drown.
G C
Brown…Oh Billy Brown.
Am Bm
Gonna pick you up like a paper cup.
Am Bm
Gonna shake the water out of every nook.
D G
Oh Billy Brown.
G C
Brown…Oh Billy Brown.
Am Bm
Gonna pick you up like a paper cup.
Am Bm
Gonna shake the water out of every nook.
D G
Oh Billy Brown.
G C
Oh Billy Brown had lived an ordinary life.
G D
Two kids, a dog, and a cautionary wife.
G C
While it was all going according to plan
Bm D G
Then Billy Brown fell in love with another man
Tab Discussion, Comments, and Critiques
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Bodom Lake Murd Average |
#1 by Bodom Lake Murderer at Sep 28, 2007 at 9:56 AM EST |
| I have a different concept of what this song really means. It's not that Billy Brown found himself gay, he only found himself confused. After all, he still has his wife, his male lover (though he left them) and, after going to that island off the coast of Mexico, he found this girl who he would make love to. He is just "a victim of the times", of his time, of our time. It's a time of confusion in every way, and, strictly on this case, it's a time of sexual confusion. Nobody is 100% straight or 100% gay, they say. We just didn't find ourselves yet. | |
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randy Professional |
#2 by randy taylor at Oct 1, 2007 at 10:42 PM EST |
| FYI, if that is straight from Mika's own mouth in some interview, I'm surprised he didnt also put in what he said in another interview. When asked if it was autobiographical, Mika said "No, it's actually about a friend I knew." Billy Brown isnt just a character. | |
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connor Average |
#3 by connor gooley at Oct 5, 2007 at 6:33 PM EST |
| I love this song also and i have the version that mentions the religion also. This whole CD is a good value for the money you are spending. | |
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Eric Average |
#4 by Eric Phillips at Oct 6, 2007 at 3:04 PM EST |
| Mika explained his setiments towards the song here: I just thought it was a brilliant story to put into a pop song — the idea of a man leaving his wife for another man. I really don’t know why it hasn’t been done before. When you’re writing songs, you always want to play with intrigue and you always want to pull certain strings. The point of writing pop music is that, in a way, you can write about anything. And it’s amazing how many younger listeners really love it and really identify with this little character Billy Brown, this cartoon character. A few of my cousins are all around 12 to 15 years old. This is their favourite song. They find it funny and sweet. | |
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Peter Wanna Be |
#5 by Peter Lambden at Oct 6, 2007 at 9:07 PM EST |
| I agree with the proposed changing of lyrics, and actually created this account for the purpose of righting them myself. Glad to see that someone else is paying attention. :) I think the version I have might be different? Because the lyrics in the one I'm listening to are definitely "On some relgion that he said newly found." instead of, "Unto his faith..." Aside from that possible difference, I agree with Avatar-rock's revisions. | |
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Jeremy Rhythm Player |
#6 by Jeremy Dosser at Oct 7, 2007 at 9:37 AM EST |
| *songs these days ** sorry im a shitty typer | |
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brad Average |
#7 by brad everett at Oct 8, 2007 at 9:56 AM EST |
| When you copy and paste lyrics... at least check them out. I think you'll find it's 'dodgy' holiday, 'unto his faith he said he'd duty found' and maybe his faith was 'earthly' bound? Kinda narrative song with a clear meaning, the guy realises he's gay, but tries to hide from it and ignore it? The chorus suggests it may be kinda applicable to a larger range of things, basically, be who you are, and don't feel forced to change yourself because of what others think and say. do what's natural? | |
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Ben Rhythm Player |
#8 by Ben at Oct 8, 2007 at 8:55 PM EST |
| it has great lyrics. "it was all going according to plan, then billy brown fell in love with another man" | |
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james Rhythm Player |
#9 by james dobson at Oct 9, 2007 at 10:37 PM EST |
| I love this song also and i have the version that mentions the religion also. This whole CD is a good value for the money you are spending. | |
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The Four String Lead Player |
#10 by The Four String Mother Fucker at Oct 10, 2007 at 10:51 PM EST |
| I agree with mikalover, I don't know what that syllable is either, it's weird. I agree with Avatar-rock (the first comment) on the meaning. Good song. | |
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Your Mom Average |
#11 by Your Mom at Oct 12, 2007 at 2:21 AM EST |
| i keep hearing "an accationary wife" but accautionary isnt a word | |
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jimmy Wanna Be |
#12 by jimmy rodrigues at Oct 12, 2007 at 4:29 AM EST |
| I would suggest that these lines should read: Two kids, a dog, and then the cautionary wife. While it was all going accordingly to plan oh, and religion is missing an i :) | |
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Guitar FrE@k Average |
#13 by Guitar FrE@k Freak at Oct 12, 2007 at 9:49 PM EST |
| I definitely hope this song gets released as a single because it will be a controversy in music and that will make Mike stand out for who he is. The entire cd, which I got upon day of release *yesterday*, is absolutely amazing. I love Mika. He's incredibly talented. | |
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Thomas Average |
#14 by Thomas Reuter at Oct 13, 2007 at 11:16 AM EST |
| FYI = for your information | |
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†grave† Lead Player |
#15 by †grave† f at Oct 13, 2007 at 11:16 PM EST |
| wot is FYI? | |
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sephiroth Average |
#16 by sephiroth at Oct 15, 2007 at 8:16 AM EST |
| FYI = for your information | |
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Drennan Professional Badass |
#17 by Drennan Bragg at Oct 15, 2007 at 8:39 PM EST |
| if u listen closely 2 the second line, it definately has a sillable between a and cautionary and it sounds to me like macautionary... even though thats not a word. it doesnt sound like precautionary, though that would make sense... lol any suggestions??? if u listen closely ull no wot i mean | |
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jessie Wanna Be |
#18 by jessie sinanan at Oct 16, 2007 at 7:44 PM EST |
| I love this song.. definately my favourite Mika one.. im surprised theres hardly any comments here.. im hoping mika releases this as a single.. this is pure genius and the tune is so frikken catchy.. but in a good way!! i hum this all the time!! and as for the meaning.. well i think the song speaks for itself.. its written so simply and easy to understand, unlike most sings these days.. Mika is a genius!! -Lisa | |
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