The Bigger They Are
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F#m G#m A B
Sunday morning and it's 10 A.M
F#m G#m A B
The last day of the weekend again
F#m G#m A B
I'll mow the lawn and read the papers
F#m G#m A B
The afternoon game will be on the set, well
F#m
Sunday breakfast and an hour at church
G#m
And I think I'll have a beer with the boys at lunch
A B F#m G#m
And colourful shirts and colourful trousers
A B F#m G#m
And just a shot for a spot on the set, well
A B F#m G#m
They don't worry about tomorrow
A F#m B
Today's what counts and they're here today
E Em F#m B
Well, I don't give a damn anyway
E A B
New gadgets and fashions of distraction
E F#m B
You know it was different in my day
E A B
Quiet evenings at home with the family
E A B
The bigger they are, the bigger they get
F#m G#m A B
I read the story, now, lots of adventure
F#m G#m A B
Follow the plot and it'll take you away
F#m G#m A B
Flashy fights and royal blue murder
F#m G#m A B
Anything to take your mind off today, well
F#m
I think I understand just what Sam said
G#m
When he said he's gonna live inside his head, well
F#m B A G#m
Interesting facts and fascinating figures
F#m B A G#m
The science of tomorrow is the pulp of today
F#m B A G#m
And I don't find it all so amazing
A Am B
Loud and noisy, useless anyway
E F#m B
'Cause I don't give a damn anyway
E A B
New gadgets and fashions of distraction
E Em F#m B
You know it was different in my day
E G#m A B
Quiet evenings at home with the family
E A B
The bigger they are, the bigger they get
( Bm C#m D E )
( F#m G#m A B )
( C#m D#m E F# )
( G#m A B )
E Em F#m B
Well, I don't give a damn anyway
E A B
New gadgets and fashions of distraction
E F#m B
You know it was different in my day
E A B
Quiet evenings at home with the family
How to play The Bigger They Are
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#m. 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.