Big Hopes
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**Capo 1st Fret (To Match Recording)**
Intro: (E) (Asus2) (E) (Asus2)
(E) I am not brave and I'm not too smart (Esus) (E)
(E) The tin man wouldn't trade for my heart (Esus) (E)
(E) Got two left feet when I am dancing (Esus) (E)
(E) And a long history of brief romances (Esus) (E)
(E) Got no rubies, got no diamonds (Esus) (E)
(E) None passed down and I cannot buy them (Esus) (E)
(E) Got a box of hurt and a bag of shame (Esus) (E)
(E) And you barely know my name (Esus) (E)
I've got (Asus2) big, (E) big (Asus2) hopes about (E) you
Yeah, I've got (Asus2) big, (E) big (Asus2) hopes.
(E) Got an old leather jacket, would look (Esus) good on (E) you
and (E) lots of friends, they would like you (Esus) too (E)
(E) I've got some pull with the moon and (Esus) tides (E)
and (E) thirty-two dollars, lets go somewhere tonight.
I've got (Asus2) big, (E) big (Asus2) hopes about (E) you
Yeah, I've got (Asus2) big, (E) big (Asus2) hopes.
(Asus2) I've had hopes before, but (E) not like this
(Asus2) I'm flying over the edge (F#m) into the sweet ab(B)yss
(E) I've got some pull with the moon and tides (Esus) (E)
and (E) thirty two dollars, lets go somewhere tonight
I've got (Asus2) big, (E) big (Asus2) hopes about (E) you (Esus)
Yeah, I've got (Asus2) big, (E) big (C#m) hopes.
I've got (Asus2) big, (E) big (Asus2) hopes about (E) you
How to play Big Hopes
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 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.