Big Dipper
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Intro
G Am Em
C G C
D C
G Am G
[Verso 1]
G Am Em
All the boats are out
C G C
Chasing down the tides
D C
All I want is medicine
G Am Em
To widen out the time
G Em D
Then watching the approaching
C G C
tanker in the dark
D C
Rolling weight atop a wave
G Am G
And trusting in the water
[Refrão]
D C
I want to, but I cant right now
G Am
Ive been looking for the reason
F Em
Ive got blood in my mouth
G Am
And I cannot shake the feeling
Em C
That theres no one looking out
G Am Em
C G C
[Verso 2]
G Am Em
So laugh with me again
C G C
Let me hear you loud
D C
I miss myself before I knew
G Am G
I couldnt keep the sound
Am Em
Now driving up the parkway
C G C
Billie Jean and me
D C
Dancing in the parking lot
[Refrão]
D C
I want to, but I cant right now
G Am
Ive been looking for the reason
F Em
Ive got blood in my mouth
G Am
And I cannot shake the feeling
Em C
That theres no one looking out.
Outro
G Am Em
C G C
D C
G Am G
How to play Big Dipper
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 G. 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.