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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Bigger Than My Body" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "Bigger Than My Body" 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. "Bigger Than My Body" is in E.
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.
Does "Bigger Than My Body" 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. "Bigger Than My Body" is in the key of E at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "Bigger Than My Body"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.