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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Big City" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 112 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Big City”
- Why does "Big City" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Big City".
- What key is "Big City" by Merle Haggard played in?
- Big City is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Big City"?
- The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Big City" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Big City"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Big City"?
- "Big City" was originally performed by Merle Haggard. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Big City"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, C, C7, F, F7.
- What other songs by Merle Haggard can I play here?
- Try "IF WE MAKE IT THROUGH DECEMBER", "OKIE FROM MUSKOGEE", "Okie From Muskogee". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Big City"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Big City".
- Can I see all the notes in "Big City"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 112 BPM.
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