Other arrangements of How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful
Pick a learning view.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful" by Florence And The Machine: 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 A, 130 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful”
- What key is "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful" by Florence And The Machine played in?
- How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful"?
- The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful" 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 "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful"?
- "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful" was originally performed by Florence And The Machine. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, C, Cmaj9, D, Dsus4, Em, Em7, F, +3 more.
- What other songs by Florence And The Machine can I play here?
- Try "DELILAH", "VARIOUS STORMS & SAINTS", "SHAKE IT OUT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful" by Florence And The Machine. 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 "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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 "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful" 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.