Great Big World

by Boys Like Girls

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Lyrics

There’s a great big world un der the sea, there’s a lot of crea tures (G)in it

and if you want to (D)vis it them you’d bet ter be a real ly good (G)swim mer.

The (D)oc to pus waves (F#7)all his arms when he (E7)sees his friend the whale,

the (D)an gel fish just (F#7)laughs and laughs as she (E7)tick les the lob ster’s tail.

La la (A)la la la la la la la, it’s a great big world.

La la la la la la la la la, it’s a great big world.

The (D)lit tle fish es (F#7)they all glide while the (E7)pi pi shells all (A)o pen (E)wide, the (D)sea grass sways from (F#7)side to side in the (E7)beau ti ful sea weed for est.

There’s a (A)great big world un der the sea, there’s a lot of crea tures (G)in it

and if you want to (D)vis it them you’d bet ter be a real ly good (G)swim mer.

(C)Count the col ours (C)you have seen, (A)red and blue and yel low and green, the (C)fun ni est fish I’ve (A)ev er seen was a (B)yel low sub mar ine.

La la (A)la la la la la la la, it’s a great big world.

The (D)mer maid sings her (F#7)mer maid (B7)song in the (E7)un der wa ter (A)jun gle, the (D)oc to pus and the (F#7)an gel fish and the (E7)lob ster and the whale all sing a long.

La la (A)la la la la la la la, it’s a great big world.

(A)la la la la la la la, it’s a great big world.

Great Big World by Boys Like Girls — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Great Big World by Boys Like Girls in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of A at 126 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Great Big World" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Great Big World"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Great Big World" use?
Just 9 chords: A, B, B7, C, D, E, E7, F#7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Boys Like Girls songs work for kids?
Try "THE GREAT ESCAPE", "LOVE DRUNK", "HERO/HEROINE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.