Be tween a (A)cru ci fix and the Hol ly wood sign we de (C)cid ed to get hurt.
Now there’s a (A)few things we (G)have to burn,
set our hearts a blaze.
And ev ’ry (A)cit y was a gift.
And ev ’ry sky line was like a (D)kiss up on the lips.
And I was (A)mak in’ you a wish
in ev ’ry sky line.
How (F)big, how blue, how (A)beau ti ful.
How (F)big, how blue, how (C)beau ti ful.
And (A)mean while a man was (G)fall ing from space and (C)ev ’ry day I wore your face like an (A)at mos phere a round (G)me.
The (C)sat el lite be side me.
And (A)mean while a man was (G)fall ing from space, as he (C)hit the earth I left this place.
Let the (A)at mos phere sur round (G)me.
The (D)sat el lite be side me.
Well, (Fmaj7)what are we gon na do?
We’ve o pened the door, now it’s all com ing (D)through.
(Fmaj7)Tell me you see it too.
We’ve o pened our eyes and it’s chang ing the (D)view.
Oh, (F)what are we gon na do?
We’ve o pened the door now it’s all com ing (D)through.
How (F)big, how blue, how (A)beau ti ful.
How (F)big, how blue, how (C)beau ti ful.
And ev ’ry (A)cit y was a gift.
And ev ’ry sky line was like a kiss (D)up on the lips.
And I was (A)mak in’ you a wish
in ev ’ry sky line, was like a (D)kiss up on the lips.
And (A)mean while a man was (G)fall ing from space.
And (C)ev ’ry day I wore your face like an (A)at mos phere a round (G)me.
I’m (D)hap py you’re be side me.
Well, (D)through.
How (F)big, how blue, how (C)beau ti ful.
How (F)big, how blue, how (A)beau ti ful.
How (F)big, how blue, how...
(F)So much time on the oth (G)er side
(C)wait in’ for you to wake (D)up.
(F)So much time on the oth (G)er side
(C)wait in’ for you to wake up.
(F)May be I’ll see you in an oth (G)er life
if (C)this one was n’t e nough.
(F)So much time on the oth er side.
How (F)big, how blue, how (A)beau ti
How (F)big, how blue.
How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful by Florence And The Machine
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 130 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful”
- What key is "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful" in?
- "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful" by Florence And The Machine is in the key of A with a tempo of 130 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful"?
- This arrangement of "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful" uses 11 chords: A, C, Cmaj9, D, Dsus4, Em, Em7, F, +3 more.
- How long does it take to learn "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Florence And The Machine can I play here?
- Try "DELILAH", "VARIOUS STORMS & SAINTS", "SHAKE IT OUT". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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