Big Rock Candy Mountain
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[Verso 1]
G D7 G D7
Ill tell you bout a land I know
G D7 G
Thats not so far from here.
G D7
And every time you blink your eyes
G D7 G
The strangest things appear...
[Refrão]
G
Oh, the buzzin of the bees in the Bubble Gum trees
C G
By the Soda Water fountain
C
The Lemonade Springs
G
Where the bluebird sings
D7 G
In the Big Rock Candy Mountain.
[Verso 2]
G
Oh, the Big Rock Candy Mountain
C G
Is a perfect place for kids.
C G
Your allowance grows on bushes
C D7
And the cookie jars dont have lids.
G
You can have your choice of any pet
C G
In the Big Rock Candy Zoo.
C G C G
Theres a Root Beer Lake you can dive into,
C G C G
You can paddle all around it in a big canoe
D7 G
In the Big Rock Candy Mountain.
[Refrão]
G
Oh, the buzzin of the bees in the Bubble Gum trees
C G
By the Soda Water fountain
C
The Lemonade Springs
G
Where the bluebird sings
D7 G
In the Big Rock Candy Mountain.
[Verso 3]
G
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains
C G
You never change your socks!
C G
And little streams of apple juice
C D7
Come a tricklin down the rocks
G
Theres no such thing as homework.
C G
Its your birthday all the time.
C G C G
You can stay up late and your folks dont care,
C G C G
You can come to lunch in your underwear
D7 G
In the Big Rock Candy Mountain.
[Refrão]
G
Oh, the buzzin of the bees in the Bubble Gum trees
C G
By the Soda Water fountain
C
The Lemonade Springs
G
Where the bluebird sings
D7 G
In the Big Rock Candy Mountain.
How to play Big Rock Candy Mountain
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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.