Bigger Person
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C Cm G
(Ooh-ooh-ooh)
C Cm G
(Ooh-ooh-ooh)
C Cm
When you'd yell I would stay silent
G G
You never noticed I was quiet
C Cm G G
I was taught that speaking up was talking back
C Cm
Always first to say: I'm sorry
G G
'Cause I wanted you to like me
C Cm G G
And I thought that's what it took to make it last
C Cm
It's a lose-lose
G G
That I don't choose
C Cm G
But you don't always choose the ones you love
G
C Cm
I shouldn't have to be the bigger person
G C
How come I have to break to keep us working?
Cm G
It's always up to me even though it shouldn't be
C Cm
I'll take the blame the way you want me to
'Cause that's what I'd do for you
C Cm G
(Ooh-ooh-ooh)
C Cm G
(Ooh-ooh-ooh)
C Cm
I was half of this dynamic
G G
I was stable, you were manic
C Cm G G
Without you or with you, comes with a cost
C Cm
I got used to the excuses
G G
And emotional abuses
C Cm G G
We kept moving the lines we'd never cross
C Cm
It's a lose-lose
G G
That I don't choose
C Cm G
But you don't always choose the ones you love
G
C Cm
I shouldn't have to be the bigger person
G C
How come I have to break to keep us working?
Cm G
It's always up to me even though it shouldn't be
C Cm
I'll take the blame the way you want me to
'Cause that's what I'd do for you
C Cm G
I always think it's over, but it never really is
G C
'Cause I can't get the closure when you're like this
Cm
Can we switch
C Cm
Maybe this time you'll be the bigger person
G G
'Cause I'm getting tired of bearing all your burden
C Cm
It should be up to you, but you won't admit the truth
Ooh-ooh
C Cm
I shouldn't have to be the bigger person
G C
How come I have to break to keep us working?
Cm G
It's always up to me even though it shouldn't be
C Cm
I'll take the blame the way you want me to
'Cause that's what I'd do for you
How to play Bigger Person
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 C. 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.