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Big Dumb Town chords by
Stan Ridgway
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Key: E minor•
Intro 1
Em
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B
B
2

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G
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Baug
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Verse 1
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Now, when the city was in flame,

you were on the phone
Am
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D
D

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Sellin' fire hoses at a premium loan
C
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Yeah, the bankers all smile; but when you pass,

they frown
Em
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You're just a little too smart
A
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for a big dumb town
Em
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Verse 2


Now, we seen you drivin' down
Am
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the boulevard

You throw that trash,
Am
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but not in your backyard
D
D

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But like Newton and the apple,
Am
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C
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what goes up comes down
Em
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You're still a little too smart
D
D

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for a big dumb town
Em
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Verse 3

B
B
2

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Baug
Baug

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C
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Baug
Baug

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We'll all ap plaud when
C
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you break on through
Baug
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B
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2

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Baug
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"He's a genius, boys,
A
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but then we always knew..."
Baug
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Verse 4

Em
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Yeah, lofty possibilities,
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you never had a doubt

We'd all scream from the bleachers
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when you'd always strike out

But now you're way out in front and
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you look glory bound
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You're just a little too smart for a big dumb town
Interlude 1
B
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2

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Baug
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Baug
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2

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Baug
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Now, when the world
Verse 5
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is over,
D
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Em
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clocks run outta wind

Somebody will scrape
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D

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through the ruins and find

A little picture of you and in
A
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a file they found
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Sayin' just a little too smart for a big dumb town
Interlude 2
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Baug
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Verse 6
Em
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Now, you speak so soft but in
Am
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your heart you're cold

In a tower of glass you've got
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D
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a mountain of gold

Yeah, you talk real sharp,
C
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but we'll soon cut you down
Em
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D
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You're still a little too smart for a big dumb
Outro 1

town
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Em

  • B

    2

  • G

  • Baug

  • Am

  • D

  • C

  • A

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Big Dumb Town by Stan Ridgway is E minor.

The primary chords used in Big Dumb Town are Em, B, G, Baug, Am, D.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Em, B, G, Baug, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Big Dumb Town is approximately 120 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Big Dumb Town 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 Dumb Town. 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 Stan Ridgway.

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