Big Dipper
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[Intro: ]E E7
E and E7
The mist rolls off the beaches:
E and E7
the train rolls into the station.
E and E7
Weekend happiness seekers --- pent-up saturation.
F# E
Well, we don't mean anyone any harm,
C B
we weren't on the Glasgow train.
E and E7
See you at the Pleasure Beach: roller-coasting heroes.
B E F# A B (not too sure about that - they don't play chords)
B
Big Dipper riding ---
F#
we'll give the local lads a hiding
B
if they keep us from the ladies
F#
hanging out in the penny arcades.
E
Shaking up the Tower Ballroom
B
throwing up in the bathroom.
E
Landlady's in the backroom ---
F# E
I'm the Big Dipper --- it's the weekend...
A E B
Big Dipper --- it's the weekend rage.
E and E7
Rich widowed landlady give me your spare front door key.
E and E7
If you're 39 or over, I'll make love to you next Thursday ---
F# E
I may stay over for a week or two
C B
drop a postcard to my mum.
E and E7
I'll see you at the waltzer --- we'll go big-dipping daily.
B E F# A B (not too sure about that - they don't play chords)
B
Big Dipper riding ---
F#
we'll give the local lads a hiding
B
if they keep us from the ladies
F#
hanging out in the penny arcades.
E
Shaking up the Tower Ballroom
B
throwing up in the bathroom.
E
Landlady's in the backroom ---
F# E
I'm the Big Dipper --- it's the weekend...
A E
Big Dipper --- it's the weekend...
A E B
Big Dipper --- it's the weekend rage.
How to play Big Dipper
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.