From Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973)
From Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
Written for Sam Peckinpah's western film "Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid," the song plays during the death scene of Sheriff Colin Baker. Dylan also appeared in the film as "Alias."
The song's simple four-chord structure has made it one of the most covered songs in rock history. Guns N' Roses' 1987 version became a massive hit, introducing the song to a new generation.
Chords used: