Big Brother
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Bm A
Don't talk of dust and roses
Bm A
Or should we powder our noses?
A G
Don't live for last year's capers
D E
Give me steel, give me steel, give me pulses unreal
Bm A
We'll build a glass asylum
Bm A
With just a hint of mayhem
A G
You'll build a better whirlpool
D E
We'll be living from sin, then we can really begin
D G D G
Please savior, save your shores
D G Gb A
Help me, I'm graphically yours
Bm G A
Some one to claim us, some one to follow
Bm G A
Some one to shame us, some brave Apollo
Bm G A
Some one to fool us, some one like you
E D-B5-A
We want you big brother, big brother
**Break:
Bm A G Bm A G Bm A G E G E G
G Em
I know you think you're awful square
C G
That you've made every one and you've been everywhere
C G D A
Lord, I'd take an overdose if you knew what's going down
Bm G A
Some one to claim us, some one to follow
Bm G A
Some one to shame us, some brave Apollo
Bm G A
Some one to fool us, some one like you
Bm G A
Some one to claim us, some one to follow
Bm G A
Some one to shame us, some brave Apollo
Bm G A
Some one to fool us, some one like you
Bm G A
Some one to claim us, some one to follow
Bm G A
Some one to shame us, some brave Apollo
Bm G A
Some one to fool us, some one like you
E
We want you big brother
How to play Big Brother
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.