Something Big

by Shawn Mendes
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Lyrics

(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Something Big" by Shawn Mendes: 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, 110 BPM.

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

About “Something Big”

What key is "Something Big" by Shawn Mendes played in?
Something Big 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 "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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Something Big" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Something Big" by Shawn Mendes. 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 "Something Big" 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 "Something Big" 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.