Bit by Bit
View chords used in this chart
F#
Chorus:
F# B
Bit by bit I'm gettin' over you
F# C#
Little by little I'm startin' to pull through
F# B
Day by day I'm gettin' you off my mind
F# C#
Bit by bit, little by little I'm leaving you behind
Verse 1:
F#
I was a boy out here at the Dew Drop Inn
B F#
We're laughin', lovinâ, livin' in sin
Having so much fun in the fast lane hun
C#
So don't worry about the shape I'm in
Repeat Chorus
Verse 2:
F#
I may be near sighted son but as far as I can see
B F#
She gave a little wink at me
Now my heart's down and broken and I'm still a token
C#
Of the man that I used to be
Repeat Chorus
Guitar solo:
B F# B C# D C#
Bridge:
B
Now I'm not the kind to sit around and cry
F#
And roam and moan and whinin' for you
B
You know life's too short and I ain't the soul
C#
To be hangin' round playin' the fool
Repeat Chorus
Tag:
Oh ho
F# C# F#
Bit by bit, little by little I'm leaving you behind
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F# B
Bit by bit
F# C#
Little by little
F# B
Day by day
F# C#
Bit by bit, little by little I'm leaving you behind
Playing tips:
Put a capo on the second fret and play E shape
How to play Bit by Bit
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 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.