So Big/so Small (From Dear Evan Hansen)

by Pasek & Paul
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Lyrics

It was a (Csus2)Feb ru ar y (G)day

When your (G)dad came (C)by be fore go in’ a way

A U haul (D)truck in the drive way

The (D)day We it was sud den ly hind real wheel

I told you (Csus2)not to come out (G)side

But you (G)saw that (C)truck and you smiled in’ so wide

A real, live (D)truck in your drive way

The (D)day We let you sit den ly hind the wheel

Good (C)bye

good bye

Now (Csus2)it’s just me and my lit tle (Fsus2)guy and the (Csus)house

(C)felt so (G)big

And I

(C)felt so (G)small

The (Csus)house

(C)felt so (G)big

And (Csus)I

(C)felt so (G)small

That night I (Csus2)tucked you in to (G)bed

I will (G)nev er for (Csus2)get how you sat up and (D)said “Is there an (G)oth er truck (D)com in’ to our (Am7)drive way

A (D)truck that will take Mom my a way?”

And the (Csus)house

(C)felt so (G)big,

And I

(C)felt so (G)small

The (Csus)house

(C)felt so (G)big

And (Dm7)I

And I (C)knew

there would be (Em)mo ments that I’d miss And (C)I knew

there would be (Em)space I could n’t fill (D)And (C)I knew I’d come up short a (Cm)mil lion dif f’rent (G)ways And I (G)did,

and I (C)do,

and I (D)will

But like that (Csus2)Feb ru ar y (G)day

I will (G)take your hand, squeeze it (G)tight ly and (D)say: “There’s (G)not an oth er (D)truck in the (Am7)drive way

Your (G)mom is n’t go in’ an y where.

Your (C)mom is stay in’ right here” Your (G)mom is n’t go in’ an y where Your (B7)mom is stay in’ right here.

No mat ter (Em)what

I’ll be (G)here

when it (Csus)all

(C)feels so (G)big

’Til it (Csus)all

(C)feels so (G)small

When it (Csus)all

(C)feels so (G)big

’Til it (Csus)all

(C)feels so (Em)small

’Til it (G)all feels so (G)small

So Big/so Small (From Dear Evan Hansen) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "So Big/so Small (From Dear Evan Hansen)" by Pasek & Paul: 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 G, 90 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “So Big/so Small (From Dear Evan Hansen)”

What key is "So Big/so Small (From Dear Evan Hansen)" by Pasek & Paul played in?
So Big/so Small (From Dear Evan Hansen) is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "So Big/so Small (From Dear Evan Hansen)"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "So Big/so Small (From Dear Evan Hansen)" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "So Big/so Small (From Dear Evan Hansen)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "So Big/so Small (From Dear Evan Hansen)"?
"So Big/so Small (From Dear Evan Hansen)" was originally performed by Pasek & Paul. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Pasek & Paul can I play here?
Try "IN THE BEDROOM DOWN THE HALL", "A Million Dreams (from The Greatest Showman)", "Anybody Have A Map? (from Dear Evan Hansen)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "So Big/so Small (From Dear Evan Hansen)" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "So Big/so Small (From Dear Evan Hansen)" by Pasek & Paul. 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 "So Big/so Small (From Dear Evan Hansen)" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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 "So Big/so Small (From Dear Evan Hansen)" 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.