The Big One
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Intro: D
D
It was a hot Suday morning, middle of July
D
The choir was a singin', 'bout the sweet by and by.
G
Everybody was a swayin', sweatin' in the heat.
D
We all bowed our heads down, as the preacher took his seat
G G D
My sister and my brother stood next to my mother
D G G A
In the quiet at the close of the verse
G
That's when daddy cut the big one
A D
At the Horn Lake Mississippi Missionary Baptist Church
verse 2
D
My sister rolled her eyes back My brother bit his lip
D
My cousin just behind us Whispered, "Hey, who let it rip?
G
I stuck my face in my shirtsleeve Stared down at my shoes
D
Lord, you could hear a pin dropAs we stood there in the pew
G G D D G G A
Heads were turnin', eyes were burnin' Momma stuck her nose in her purse
G
After daddy cut the big one
A D
At the Horn Lake Mississippi Missionary Baptist Church
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G D
He cut the big one It was a stinker
E A
Then he broke the silence With a snicker
G D E
And us kids started laughin' 'Til I thought we was all gonna burst
G
After daddy cut the big one
A D
At the Horn Lake Mississippi Missionary Baptist Church
Em D G A
He said, "The devil made me do it" Momma said it was the liverwurst
G
And that's why daddy cut the big one
Em D G A D
At the Horn Lake Mississippi Missionary Baptist Church
How to play The Big One
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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.