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 nβt you like to know whatβs go ing on in my (A)mind?
So let me get (Dm)right to the point,
I donβt pop my cork for (Bb)ev βry 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?
Howβs 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 β Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Big Spender" by Cy Coleman: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 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 βBig Spenderβ
- What key is "Big Spender" by Cy Coleman played in?
- Big Spender is arranged in the key of D 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 β this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Big Spender"?
- Yes β 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Big Spender" with lyrics?
- Yes β this is a free karaoke slide for "Big Spender" by Cy Coleman. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does β a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Big Spender" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Big Spender" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes β the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.


