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(C#m)Sweet ness, (E)sweet ness, I was on ly (C#m)jok ing when I (A)said I’d like to (C#m)smash ev ’ry tooth (E)in your head.
Oh,
(C#m)sweet ness, (E)sweet ness, I was on ly (C#m)jok ing when I (A)said, by rights, you (C#m)should be bludg eoned (E)in your bed.
And now I (B)know how Joan of (C#m)Arc felt, (E)now I know how Joan of (C#m)Arc felt,
as the (C#m)flames rose to her Rom (E)an (F#)nose and her Walk ing man (C#m)start ed to melt.
Ooh.
Ooh.
(C#m)Ooh, ooh,
ooh.
Ooh,
ooh.
(C#m)Big mouth, la da da da da.
(C#m)Big mouth, la da da (A)da.
(B)Big mouth strikes a gain, and I’ve got (E)no right to take my place in the (C#m)hu man race.
Oh, oh, oh, (C#m)Big mouth, la da da da da.
(C#m)Big mouth, la da da (A)da.
(B)Big mouth strikes a gain, and I’ve got (E)no right to take my place in the (C#m)hu man race.
Oh, oh, oh, (C#m)hu man race.
And now I (B)know how Joan of
(C#m)Big mouth, la da da da da.
(C#m)Big mouth, la da da (A)da.
(B)Big mouth strikes a gain, and I’ve got (E)no right to take my place in the (C#m)hu man race.
(A)Oh, oh, oh, oh, (C#m)Big mouth, la da da da da.
(C#m)Big mouth, la da da (A)da.
(B)Big mouth strikes a gain, and I’ve got (E)no right to take my place in the (C#m)hu man race.
(A)Oh, oh, oh, oh, (C#m)hu man race.
Bigmouth Strikes Again — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Bigmouth Strikes Again" by The Smiths: 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 C#, 136 BPM.
This arrangement is a fantastic workout for coordinating an Alberti bass pattern in your left hand against driving right-hand chords at a brisk 136 BPM — so start slow, around 80–90 BPM, and build up gradually.
Your left hand needs to feel automatic before you layer the right hand on top; drill it alone until the rolling bass motion sits comfortably under C#m, G#m, and F# without you having to think about finger placement.
The trickiest transitions are moving between the power chords (Bpow, Cpow) and the fuller shapes like B6 and E — these happen quickly, so isolate those two-bar passages and loop them until the jumps feel smooth.
Watch your timing on the B to C#m shifts especially; at tempo it's tempting to rush.
Use the sustain pedal lightly to connect chord changes, but lift cleanly so the energetic feel doesn't turn muddy.
This is the piece that'll lock in your confidence with Alberti bass at real rock tempos — once your left hand owns that pattern here, you'll carry it into everything.
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About “Bigmouth Strikes Again”
- What key is "Bigmouth Strikes Again" by The Smiths played in?
- Bigmouth Strikes Again is arranged in the key of C# on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Bigmouth Strikes Again"?
- The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Bigmouth Strikes Again" 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 "Bigmouth Strikes Again"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Bigmouth Strikes Again"?
- "Bigmouth Strikes Again" was originally performed by The Smiths. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Bigmouth Strikes Again"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, B, B6, Bpow, C#m, Cpow, E, F#, +1 more.
- What other songs by The Smiths can I play here?
- Try "THERE IS A LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT", "HEAVEN KNOWS I'M MISERABLE NOW", "THE BOY WITH THE THORN IN HIS SIDE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Bigmouth Strikes Again" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Bigmouth Strikes Again" by The Smiths. 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 — 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 "Bigmouth Strikes Again" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C#, 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Bigmouth Strikes Again" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — 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.