Big When I Was Little

by Eliza Doolittle
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Na na na na doo do doo.

Doo doo do doo do doo.

Na na na na na na na na.

(F)Can’t be lieve I’m leav ing.

Got my (G)box es by the door.

(Gm)Sort ing through my mem o ries, cross (F)leg ged on the floor.

My di ar ies and scrap books, oh, they (G)seem to take me there.

(Gm)I was al ways Posh Spice and you wore a (F)zig zag in your hair.

Would you (F)know me, know me, know me if you (G)saw me, saw me, saw me?

(Gm)Noth ing but hopes and liv ing the mo ment (C7)where we were meant to be.

(F)Ooh,

those days don’t (G)seem so far

when I’m (Gm)flick ing through my old Po lar oid (F)pho to graphs.

Me and you,

you al ways (G)made me laugh.

(Gm)Danc ing to cas sette tape sin gles: (F)That was big when I was lit tle.

Big when I was lit tle, (G)big when I was lit tle, just like (Bb)Mal com In The Mid dle that was (F)big when I was lit tle.

(F)Oh, this box is haunt ing me.

I (G)can’t throw it a way.

(Gm)School re ports and birth days cards.

cross (F)Feels like yes ter day.

My Clip on di a man tes makes me (G)think of Fri day nights,

(Gm)leav ing af ter class with me you on a (F)the back of your bike.

Would you (F)know me, know me, know me if you (G)saw me, saw me, saw me?

(Gm)Noth ing but hopes and liv ing the mo ment (C7)where we were meant to be.

(F)Ooh,

those days don’t (G)seem so far

when I’m (Gm)flick ing through my old Po lar oid (F)pho to graphs.

Me and you,

you al ways (G)made me laugh.

(Gm)Danc ing to cas sette tape sin gles: (F)That was big when I was lit tle.

Big when I was lit tle, (G)big when I was lit tle, just like (Bb)Mal com In The Mid dle that was (F)big when I was lit tle.

(F)Big when I was lit tle, (G)big when I was lit tle, like Nir (Bb)va na and Lau ryn Hill: They were (F)big when I was lit tle.

Su per Nin ten do and club nights at Bag leys, Smirn off Ice, o pen mic nights and ac ne.

(Bb)Won der where you end ed up, ’cause (F)I just can’t thank you e nough.

A vi rex jack ets and straw b’ry Ri be na, Nike T Ns, dreams of Wem bley A re na…

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Big When I Was Little — Piano Lead Sheet

"Big When I Was Little" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 96 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Big When I Was Little

Where are the chord symbols for "Big When I Was Little" 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 When I Was Little" is in Bb.
What key is "Big When I Was Little" by Eliza Doolittle played in?
Big When I Was Little 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 When I Was Little"?
The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Big When I Was Little" 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 When I Was Little"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Big When I Was Little"?
"Big When I Was Little" was originally performed by Eliza Doolittle. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Eliza Doolittle can I play here?
Try "Pack Up", "Let It Rain", "Pack Up". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Big When I Was Little" 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 When I Was Little" is in the key of Bb at 96 BPM.
What chords are in "Big When I Was Little"?
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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