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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Bigmouth Strikes Again" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Bigmouth Strikes Again"?
- 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 "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 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 "Bigmouth Strikes Again". Key of C#, 136 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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