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(Gm)Oh, whoa
whoa,
oh, whoa,
whoa.
(Gm)Oh, play the lot to you might win it.
It’s like (F)twen ty five to life so you bust out of pris on.
Some thing’s in the air, some thing’s (Eb)in the air.
It’s like that (Gm)feel in’ when you’re just a bout to kill it.
Take your (F)last shot, you know you’re gon na hit it.
Some thing’s in the air, some thing’s (Eb)in the air, whoa.
(Gm)Some thing big, I feel it hap pen ing.
(F)Out of my con trol.
(Dm)Push ing, pull ing and it’s grab bing me.
(Eb)Feel it in my bones.
Like (Gm)oh, whoa,
whoa,
(Dm)oh, whoa.
(Eb)Some thing big, I feel it hap pen ing.
(Gm)Oh, whoa,
whoa,
(Dm)oh, whoa,
(Eb)some thing big.
It’s like that (Gm)feel in’ when you’re ’bout to win the med al and you (F)worked so hard that you knew you would n’t set tle.
Hands are in the air, hands are (Eb)in the air.
When they (Gm)hear you when you thought they would n’t lis ten.
It’s like an (F)an them that the whole world’s sing in’.
Hands are in the air, hands are (Eb)in the air, whoa.
(Eb)some thing big.
(CN.C.)Whoa,
yeah, yeah.
If we (Gm)stomp our feet the ground will shake.
If we (Bb)clap our hands, the walls will break.
(Cm)Yell so loud, won’t for get our names ’cause (Eb)some thing big is hap pen ing.
(Gm)Take this spark and start a fire.
(Bb)Raise this up, we’re feel ing high’r.
(Cm)They can’t tell us an y thing ’cause (Eb)some thing big is hap pen ing.
(Gm)Some thing big, I feel it hap pen ing.
(F)Out of my con trol.
(Dm)Push ing, pull ing and it’s grab bing me.
(Eb)Feel it in my bones.
Like (Gm)oh, whoa,
whoa,
(Dm)oh, whoa,
Some thing big is hap pen ing, whoa.
(Gm)Oh, whoa,
whoa,
(Dm)oh, whoa.
(Eb)Some thing big, I feel it hap pen ing.
(Gm)Oh.
Something Big — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Something Big" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 110 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Something Big”
- Can I play "Something Big" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Something Big" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Something Big" by Shawn Mendes played in?
- Something Big 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 "Something Big"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Something Big" 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 "Something Big"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Something Big"?
- "Something Big" was originally performed by Shawn Mendes. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Something Big"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb, C, Cm, Dm, Eb, F, Gm.
- What other songs by Shawn Mendes can I play here?
- Try "I DON'T EVEN KNOW YOUR NAME", "LOST IN JAPAN", "FALLIN' ALL IN YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Something Big"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Something Big" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Something Big"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Something Big" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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