Bigger Than My Body

by John Mayer
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Lyrics

This is a call Why to the col (E)or blind.

(Esus4)This is an I O U.

I’m strand ed Shed be this hind skin the I’ve ho been ri (E)trip ping in,

tied up in some thing true.

Yes, I’m ground ed, got my wings clipped.

I’m sur round ed by all this pave ment.

Guess I’ll cir cle while I’m wait ing (Am7)for my fuse to dry.

Some day I’ll fly,

some day I’ll soar.

Some day I’ll be

so damn much more,

’cause I’m (C#m)big ger than my bod y gives me cred (Asus2)it for.

This is a call Why is it not (E)the time?

(Esus4)What is there more to learn?

I’m strand ed Shed be this hind skin the I’ve ho been ri (E)trip ping in,

nev er to quite re turn.

Yes, I’m ground ed, got my wings clipped.

I’m sur round ed by all this pave ment.

Guess I’ll cir cle while I’m wait ing (Am7)for my fuse to dry.

Some day I’ll fly,

some day I’ll soar.

Some day I’ll be

so damn much more,

’cause I’m (C#m)big ger than my bod y gives me cred (Asus2)it for.

’Cause I’m (C#m)big ger than my bod

y now.

(Fmaj7)May (G)be I’ll (C)tan gle in the pow er lines.

And it might (G)be

(C)o ver in a sec ond’s time.

But I’ll glad ly go (C)down in a flame if a flame’s what it takes to re mem (F#m)ber my name, to re mem ber my name, yeah.

(For my fuse to dry.) Wait for my fuse to dry.

Some day I’ll fly,

some day I’ll soar.

Some day I’ll be

so damn much more,

’cause I’m (C#m)big ger than my bod

y.

I’m (Amaj7)big ger than my bod

y.

I’m (B7sus4)big ger than my bod y now.

(B7sus4)Oh,

ooh,

(E)oh.

(B7sus4)Oh,

ooh,

(E)ooh.

(B7sus4)Oh,

ooh,

(E)oh.

(B7sus4)Oh,

ooh,

(E)ooh.

Bigger Than My Body — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Bigger Than My Body" 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 E, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Bigger Than My Body”

Can I play "Bigger Than My Body" 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 "Bigger Than My Body" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Bigger Than My Body" by John Mayer played in?
Bigger Than My Body is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Bigger Than My Body"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Bigger Than My Body" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Bigger Than My Body"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Bigger Than My Body"?
"Bigger Than My Body" was originally performed by John Mayer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Bigger Than My Body"?
This arrangement uses 19 chords: A, Am7, Am9, Amaj7, Amaj9, Asus2, Asus4, B7, +11 more.
What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?
Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Bigger Than My Body"?
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. "Bigger Than My Body" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Bigger Than My Body"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Bigger Than My Body" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.