Something Big
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D7M
Like a grain of sand
Bm7
That wants to be a rolling stone
Em7
I want to be the man I'm not
A4(7) A7
And have the things, I really
D7M
Haven't got And that's a lot
G7M A/G
There'll be joy And there'll be laughter
D7M G7M Gm
Something big is what I'm after now
Bm A Gm
Yes, it's what I'm after now
G7M A/G
After taking Take up giving
D7M G7M Gm
Something big is what I'm living for
Bm A Gm
Yes, it's what I'm living for
B
Living for
D7M
Why do I go on
Bm7
And fill my life with little things
Em7
When there are big things I must do
A4(7) A7
And lots of dreams, That really
D7M
Should come true Before I'm through
G7M A/G
There'll be joy And there'll be laughter
D7M G7M Gm
Something big is what I'm after now
Bm A Gm
Yes, it's what I'm after now
G7M A/G
After taking Take up giving
D7M G7M Gm
Something big is what I'm living for
Bm A Gm
Yes, it's what I'm living for
B
Living for
How to play Something Big
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D7M. 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.