Bigger Than Your Hat
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[Intro ]
D A
[Verso 1]
D
May you always leave the bunkhouse
A
with your Stetson and your chaps
A7
with the open sky before you
D
and the sunrise at your back
D7
May your huevos be Ranchero
G
may you take your coffee black
D
may you sit tall in the saddle
A7 D
sturdy and steadfast
[Verso 2]
D
May you stash away a nickel
A
for every dollar that you're paid
A7
and always keep your chin up
D
when there comes a rainy day
D7
May you pride yourself
G
makin' good on promises you've made
D
May you lend a helpin' hand to those
A7 D
who just can't do the same
[Refrão]
G
May you always treat that pony
D
in the way that she deserves
A
may the kindness in your calloused hands
D D7
speak louder than your words
G
Whan you shine that silver buckle
D D/C# Bm
and you polish up those spurs
Em7
may you always thank the stars
A
for what you have
A7
May your heart be even bigger
D
than your hat
[Verso 3]
D
May you keep that old six shooter
A
safely holstered at your side
A7
and resolve your disagreements
D
with a handshake and a smile
D7
may you leave behind the grudges
G
may you set aside your pride
D
and never lose that recipe
A7
for mawmaw's chocolate pie
{Instrumental}
G D
A D D7
G D D/C# Bm
Em A A7
D
[Verso 4]
D
May you ride along the narrow path
A
that's favored by the few
A7
and learn how to distingush
D
'tween the trouble and the truth
D7
May you hang around a cowpoke
G
who don't look the same as you
D
and take the time to walk a mile
A7 D
in someone else's boots
[Refrão]
G
May you always treat that pony
D
in the way that she deserves
A
may the kindness in your calloused hands
D D7
speak louder than your words
G
Whan you shine that silver buckle
D D/C# Bm
and you polish up those spurs
Em7
may you always thank the stars
A
for what you have
A7
May your heart be even bigger
D
than your hat
{Ending}
A A7
May your heart be even bigger
D
than your hat
How to play Bigger Than Your Hat
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.