What The Big Girls Do
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E
She's got her eye on an older guy
C
Tired of being treated like a kid
A
Her friends keep saying she better act her age
E ( D E A B )
But he'd never notice her if she did
E
She paints her eyes and colors her cheeks
C
Slides her nylons up her legs
A
She's going to wrap his love her little finger
E
And squeeze til the poor boy begs
Em
She wants to do what the big girls do
G
Ready to try anything new
A
She's going to show them all a thing or two
G A D E
She wants to do what the big girls do
C A D E A B
The girl is gone, she'll give her heart away
C A B B B B
The girl is gone, a woman takes her place
E A B C G Gb E A B C D
outro is solo backing
How to play What The Big Girls Do
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 E. 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.