Big Stick - Bruce Hornsby

Big Stick

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[Intro: ](F) (C) (F) (G) (F) (C) (G) (F) x 2
 
I'm (F5) driving down the highway
Headed to the range
Gonna knock 'em out stong
But I'm feeling no pain
(F5) Got an old brown bag
Big stick in the back
Where the grass don't grow
Gonna take a few hacks
 
There's a (G) place for you if you're just like (F) me
(C) Armchair greens chillin at the T(F)V
(G) Have another cool one bud
It won't (F) hurt
(Am) Got myself a (C) big stick
(G) swingin in the dirt
 
(F) (C) (F) (G) (F) (C) (G) (F)
 
Got a (F5) two bit job
with a little bit of pay
But I feel no pressure
Couple lessons today
(F5) Working on the swing
And talkin' trash
Take another good hit
Try to make it last
 
There's a (G) place for you
If you're just like (F) me
(C) Armchair boys yelling at the T(F)V
(G) Twenty points in a row
I'm getting sh(F)irts
(Am) Got myself a (C) big stick (G) swingin' in the dirt
 
(F) (C) (F) (G) (F) (C) (G) (F) x 2
 
Bet a (F5) five dollar nasaw
And all you got's two
Well a five foot gimme
Make a man out of you
Well I (F5) got my dreams
And they just don't stop
Well a big man, big shot
Make her on top
 
Repeat 1st Chorus
 
(F) (C) (F) (G) (F) (C) (G) (F) x 2
 
There's a (G) place for you
If you're just like (F) me
(C) Armchair boys yelling at the T(F)V
(G) Have another cool one bud
It won't (F) hurt
(Am) Got myself a (C) big stick
(G) swingin in the dirt
 
Fade out

How to play Big Stick

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is F. 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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