There's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow

by They Might Be Giants
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Lyrics

(Dm7)There’s a (G7)great big beau ti ful to (C)mor row

(Dm7)shin ing (G7)at the (Dm7)end of (G)ev ’ry (C)day.

(Dm7)There’s a (G7)great big beau ti ful (E7)to (Am)mor row

and to (D7)mor row’s just a dream a (G7)way.

(C)Man has a (C7)dream and (F)that’s the start; he (C)fol lows his (C7)dream with (F)mind and heart.

And (E7sus)when (E7)it be comes a re (Am)al i ty, it’s a (D7)dream come true for (Fm6)you and (G7)me!

So there’s a (G7)great big beau ti ful to (C)mor row

(G7)shin ing at the end of ev (E7)’ry (Am)day,

there’s a (F)great big (F#dim)beau ti ful to (C)mor row

(D7)just a (Fm6)dream (G7)a (C)way.

(Dm7)There’s a (G7)great big beau ti ful to (C)mor row

(Dm7)shin ing (G7)at the (Dm7)end of (G)ev ’ry (C)day.

(Dm7)There’s a (G7)great big beau ti ful (E7)to (Am)mor row

and to (D7)mor row’s just a dream a (G7)way.

(C)Man has a (C7)dream and (F)that’s the start; he (C)fol lows his (C7)dream with (F)mind and heart.

And (E7sus)when (E7)it be comes a re (Am)al i ty, it’s a (D7)dream come true for (Fm6)you and (G7)me!

So there’s a (G7)great big beau ti ful to (C)mor row

(G7)shin ing at the end of ev (E7)’ry (Am)day,

there’s a (F)great big (F#dim)beau ti ful to (C)mor row

(D7)just a (Fm6)dream (G7)a (C)way.

(Dm7)There’s a (C)way.

There's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "There's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" by They Might Be Giants: 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 C, 160 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “There's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow”

What key is "There's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" by They Might Be Giants played in?
There's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow 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 "There's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "There's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" 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 "There's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "There's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow"?
"There's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" was originally performed by They Might Be Giants. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "There's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: A7, Am, C, C#dim, C7, D7, Dm7, E7, +4 more.
What other songs by They Might Be Giants can I play here?
Try "BOSS OF ME", "Hot Dog! (arr. Phillip Keveren)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "There's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "There's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" by They Might Be Giants. 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 "There's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 "There's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" 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.