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Key: E major•
Intro 1
C
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Verse 1
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I met a roach in America
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His family had a massive tree
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They live just about everywhere
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He was big in America
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He was big in America
Verse 2
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I met a vet in America
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He was alive, he was in overdrive
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He'd just been around everywhere
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He was big in America
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Verse 3
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And when you're big in America
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You like to live in America
Bm
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You won't be on your own
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And since you've big in America
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You might as well make America your home
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Big in America
Interlude 1
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Verse 4
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I met a girl in America

She wore the pants 'cross

a big expanse

She was whippin' men everywhere
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She was big in America
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Verse 5
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Bm
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And when you're big in America
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You like to live in America
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You won't be on your own
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And since you've big in America
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You might as well make
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America your home
Verse 6
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Big in America
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Big in America
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • A

  • D

  • G

  • Bm

    2

  • F

  • Bb

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Big in America by The Stranglers is E major.

The primary chords used in Big in America are D, B, E, A, C#m, G.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, B, E, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Big in America is approximately 103 beats per minute.

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

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