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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 — Simple Sheet Music
"Big When I Was Little" 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, 96 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 When I Was Little”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Big When I Was Little"?
- 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 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.
- 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 When I Was Little". Key of Bb, 96 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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