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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Big City" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Big City" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Big City" is in Bb.
- 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.
- Does "Big City" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Big City" is in the key of Bb at 112 BPM.
- What chords are in "Big City"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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