Other arrangements of Big Spender
Pick a learning view.
The min ute you (Dm)walked in the joint,
I could see you were a (Bb)man of dis tinc tion, a (E7)real big spend er!
Good look ing, (Dm)so re fined.
Say, (Bb7)would n’t you like to know what’s go ing on in my (A)mind?
So let me get (Dm)right to the point,
I don’t pop my cork for (Bb)ev ’ry guy I see.
(Dm)Hey!
Big spend er!
(CN.C.)Spend
a lit tle time with (Dm)me.
(CN.C.)Do you like to have (D)fun, (Dmaj7)fun, (D6)fun?
How’s a bout a few laughs, laughs?
I can show you a
good time.
Let me show you a
good time.
The min ute you (CN.C.)Hey, big spend er!
(CN.C.)Hey, big spend er!
(Bb9)Spend
a lit tle time with (Dm)me.
Spend a lit tle time with me.
Spend a lit tle time with me.
Big Spender — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "Big Spender" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 115 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 Spender”
- Can I play "Big Spender" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Big Spender" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Big Spender" by Cy Coleman played in?
- Big Spender is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Big Spender"?
- The arrangement plays at 115 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Big Spender" 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 Spender"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Big Spender"?
- "Big Spender" was originally performed by Cy Coleman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Big Spender"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: A7, A9, Adom, Bb, Bb7, Bb9, C, D, +8 more.
- What other songs by Cy Coleman can I play here?
- Try "HERE'S TO US", "DON'T ASK THE LADY WHAT THE LADY DID BEFORE", "Big Spender". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Big Spender"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Big Spender" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Big Spender"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Big Spender" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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