Big Long Now (ver. 2) - Nirvana

Big Long Now (ver. 2)

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E ---------------
B ---------------
G -------------0- this is played over and over again. The unopen strings
D -----0--------- are played palm muted while the open string are played
A ---8---8---8--- normally.
E -9-------9-----
 
The song goes:
 
(Riff)
It~s not cold enough
Please put his side up
She is moon gray
 
Bb5 A5 G#5 (Riff)
Can we show our faces now
 
I~m not in a string
She~s not turning gray
Simple as it seems
 
Bb5 A5 G#5 (Riff)
Can we show our faces now
 
D5 C#5
Endless climb!
D5 C#5 G5
I am blind
D5 C#5
Why canUy I eat
D5 C#5 G5
Call a lie
D5 C#5
Speaking a phrase
D5 C#5 G5
Instantly grown
D5 C#5
Lord I~m blind
D5 C#5 G5 F#5 F5 F5
Waiting in line
 
(Riff)
 
This continues on for another verse and Chorus and that is basically the
whole song.
 
The chords are:
 
E A D G B E
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Bb5 6 8 8 x x x
A5 5 7 7 x x x
G#5 4 6 6 x x x
D5 x 5 7 7 x x
C#5 x 4 6 6 x x
G5 3 5 5 x x x
F#5 2 4 4 x x x
F5 1 3 3 x x x

How to play Big Long Now (ver. 2)

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.

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