So Big/so Small (From Dear Evan Hansen)

by Pasek & Paul

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It was a (Csus2)Feb ru ar y (G)day

When your (G)dad came (C)by be fore go in’ a way

A U haul (D)truck in the drive way

The (D)day We it was sud den ly be hind real wheel

I told you (Csus2)not to come out (G)side

But you (G)saw that (C)truck and you smiled in’ so wide

A real, live (D)truck in your drive way

The (D)day We let you sit den ly be hind the wheel

Good (C)bye

good bye

Now (Csus2)it’s just me and my lit tle (Fsus2)guy and the (Csus)house

(C)felt so (G)big

And I

(C)felt so (G)small

The (Csus)house

(C)felt so (G)big

And (Csus)I

(C)felt so (G)small

That night I (Csus2)tucked you in to (G)bed

I will (G)nev er for (Csus2)get how you sat up and (D)said “Is there an (G)oth er truck (D)com in’ to our (Am7)drive way

A (D)truck that will take Mom my a way?”

And the (Csus)house

(C)felt so (G)big,

And I

(C)felt so (G)small

The (Csus)house

(C)felt so (G)big

And (Dm7)I

And I (C)knew

there would be (Em)mo ments that I’d miss And (C)I knew

there would be (Em)space I could n’t fill (D)And (C)I knew I’d come up short a (Cm)mil lion dif f’rent (G)ways And I (G)did,

and I (C)do,

and I (D)will

But like that (Csus2)Feb ru ar y (G)day

I will (G)take your hand, squeeze it (G)tight ly and (D)say: “There’s (G)not an oth er (D)truck in the (Am7)drive way

Your (G)mom is n’t go in’ an y where.

Your (C)mom is stay in’ right here” Your (G)mom is n’t go in’ an y where Your (B7)mom is stay in’ right here.

No mat ter (Em)what

I’ll be (G)here

when it (Csus)all

(C)feels so (G)big

’Til it (Csus)all

(C)feels so (G)small

When it (Csus)all

(C)feels so (G)big

’Til it (Csus)all

(C)feels so (Em)small

’Til it (G)all feels so (G)small

So Big/so Small (From Dear Evan Hansen) by Pasek & Paul — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “So Big/so Small (From Dear Evan Hansen)” by Pasek & Paul 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 G at 90 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "So Big/so Small (From Dear Evan Hansen)" 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 "So Big/so Small (From Dear Evan Hansen)"?
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.
What other Pasek & Paul songs work for kids?
Try "IN THE BEDROOM DOWN THE HALL", "A Million Dreams (from The Greatest Showman)", "Anybody Have A Map? (from Dear Evan Hansen)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.