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Key: G major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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Beat by you, where do you go?
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To the river running slow,
D
D

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To the Gulf of Mexico,
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Beat by you, carry me home.
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I took a long trip to the cities
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I was determined to get somewhere
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Spent all my hard -earned money
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I had saved to put me there
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D

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Big Bayou, where do you go?
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To the river running slow
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To the Gulf of Mexico,
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G

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Big Bayou, carry me home
D
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Took a picking job in Memphis
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And the people there, treated me good
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G

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But my luck ran bad in Nashville
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I walked the streets of Hollywood
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Big Bayou, where do you go?
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To the river running slow
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D

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To the Gulf of Mexico
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C

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Big Bayou, carry me home
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Oh Lord, I'm going home
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Where the fish jump in the air
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You know I won't need a lot of money
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Cause I ain't going nowhere
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Big bayou, where do you go?
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To the river running slow
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To the Gulf of Mexico
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Big bayou, carry me home
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G

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La la la la la la, la la la la la la
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La la la la la la,
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before you carry me home
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La la la la la la, la la la la la
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La, la, la, la, la, la
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Before you carry me home

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • D

  • C

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Big Bayou by Swampwater is G major.

The primary chords used in Big Bayou are G, D, C.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, D, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Big Bayou is approximately 125 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Big Bayou using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Big Bayou. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Swampwater.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Big Bayou to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Big Bayou by Swampwater on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.