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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Big City" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Big City"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Big City". Key of Bb, 112 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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