Big Mistake
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Intro E B7 G C
E G
This is a big mistake
E G
And very soon you’ll know
E G
Why your own family told you not to go
E G
But everybody said to stay
C B7 C
How could I ever think that I could feel the same passion as you when I
B7
know it’s not true
E G
It’s in my thoughts and time
E G
I’m on the edge seeing
E G
Just how dedicated you should be
E G
How faithless you’ve become
C B7 C
How could I ever think that I could see the same sunset as you
B7
When I know that I can’t
C B7
Why did I ever want to be like that
E G
(All I love is gone)
So wrapped up with what you can’t have
E G
(All I love is gone)
You don’t notice what you had
E G
(All I love is gone)
So wrapped up with what you can’t have
E G
(All I love is gone)
C
You don’t notice all is love
Interlude: C E
E G
This is a big mistake
E G
And very soon you’ll know
E G
Why your own family told you not to go
E G
But everybody said to stay
E G
(All I love is gone)
So wrapped up with what you can’t have
E G
(All I love is gone)
You don’t notice what you had
E G
(All I love is gone)
So wrapped up with what you can’t have
E G
(All I love is gone)
You don’t notice all is love
How to play Big Mistake
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.