Big City

by Merle Haggard
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Lyrics

I’m tired in’ of this dirt (F7)y old was cit y,

en n’t (F)tire ly too much work

and nev er e nough play.

And I’m tired of these dirt (F7)y old got side walks;

think I’ll walk off my (C7)stead y job to day.

Turn me loose, set me free,

(Bb)some where in the mid dle of

Mon (F)tan a,

and gim me all

I’ve got com in’ to (C)me.

And (F)keep your re tire ment and your so called

so cial se (F)cur i ty.

Big cit y turn me (C7)loose and set me free.

Been work in’ ev ’ry day (F7)since I was twen ty,

have n’t (F)got a thing to show

for an y thing I’ve done.

There’s folks who nev er work (F7)and they’ve got plen ty;

think it’s time some guys (C7)like me had some fun.

Turn me loose, set me free,

(Bb)some where in the mid dle of

Mon (F)tan a,

and gim me all

I’ve got com in’ to (C)me.

And (F)keep your re tire ment and your so called

so cial se (F)cur i ty.

Big cit y turn me (C7)loose and set me free.

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Big City by Merle Haggard

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Big City

What key is "Big City" in?
"Big City" by Merle Haggard is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Big City" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Big City" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

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