The Big One Got Away
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[Intro]
C D E7 A7 D G
[Verse]
G
Some people have a way of tellin'
A A7
Things that couldn't be true
D7
I guess I'm one of those jokers
G
Because I've told a few
G
Like the guy that goes out fishin'
A A7
You can always hear him say
A D E7
I gotta few bites but my luck wasn't right
A D G
And the big one got away
[Verse]
C G
Now I like to go out fishin'
G
For the different kind of fish you see
A D7
Collectin' beautiful women that's the kind of sport for me
G
But I lost my blue ribbon baby
A A7
like the fisherman I'm gonna say
C
I had her right in my lap
D7 E7
But the line must have snapped
A D G
And the big one got away
[Solo]
C7 C7 G G A A7 D7 D7
G G A7
Do do do do do do do do do do do do do
A7 E7 A7 D7 G
[Verse]
G
I've got away with women
A A7
I know the right bait to toss
D7
I know where to cast my lure for sure
G
And get my line across
G
Well I really snagged a rare one
[Verse]
A A7
I wish you could have seen her play
C D E7
I came very near to the catch of the year
A D G
But the big one got away
[Verse]
C
I knew I hooked a dandy when that
G
Beauty took a hold of my line
A A7
What a trophy to sit by my fireside
D D7
Just to show the friends of mine
**** Key change to G#, sharp chords below ****
[Verse]
G
Well she took my hook line and sinker
A A7
But I couldn't reel her in to stay
C D7 E7
I can catch my limit of everyday beauties
A D G C A
But the big one got away
D G
But the big one got away
How to play The Big One Got Away
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.