Next Big Thing
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[Intro: ]D
D
Things are changing in the modern world
D
It makes it kinda crazy for a boy and girl
D
An awful lot of noise on the radio
C G F D
It really don't rock, it really don't roll
D
Well a kid'll come along make the young girls swoon
D
They all put his picture in their pink bedrooms
D
All hail the brand new king
C G F D
Everybody's waitin for the next big thing
[Refrão]G A D
Big cigars, diamond rings
G A D
Riding all around in a limousine
A D G
When you finally hit the top man you know what that means
D
Everybody's ready for the next big thing
D
For a little while you can do no wrong
D
But live it up son cause it don't last long
D
There's always somebody waitin in the wings
C G F D
Thinkin they're gonna be the next big thing
CHORUS
Instrumental: D D-E-F-F# D
G A D
I'll get a cowboy hat, some real tight jeans
G A D
Lose a little weight get a belly button ring
A D G
Better stand back I'm a lean machine
D
Maybe I'm gonna be the next big thing
CHORUS
D
Everybody's ready for the next big thing
Outro: D D-E-F-F# D (repeats)
For this walkup progression, D-E-F-F# use A form power chords:
How to play Next Big Thing
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 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.