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The Jayhawks
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Key: C major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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I'm flat-busted
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Wild-eyed and and and free
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I couldn't get arrested if I tried
F
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C
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A has-been at at a mere thirty-five
Verse 2
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G
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Am
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Straight, Straight, honest,
F
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C
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forthright and true
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Great expect ations
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G
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for someone
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F
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Doesn't anybody know
C
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how to have fun
Am
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But I'm
Verse 3
Dm
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Gonna be a Big Star
Dm
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I'm gonna be a Big Star
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G

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C
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Bb
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A
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someday
Dm
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C
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I'm gonna be a Big Star someday
Interlude 1
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Verse 4
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G
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C
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Grape's bit ter
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F
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C
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I'm no quitter
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Am
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G
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Re volutions come one by one
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F
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Seems it's high noon and
C
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I ain't got no gun
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Am
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But it's so
Verse 5
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hard
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So hard
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Dm
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So hard getting by
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Verse 6
Dm
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Gonna be a Big Star
Dm
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I'm gonna be a Big Star
G
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C
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Bb
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someday
Dm
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I'm gonna be a Big Star someday
Am
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Interlude 2
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C
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Am
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F
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Verse 7
F
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Am
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Fine bour bon,
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C
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Cuban cigars
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Rude remarks observed
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G
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at the C.C. Bar
F
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I'm perfecting the finest
C
C

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art of wasting hours
Am
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But I'm
Verse 8
Dm
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Gonna be a Big Star
Dm
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I'm gonna be a Big Star someday
C
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Bb
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I'm gonna be a Big Star someday
Verse 9
Dm
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I'm gonna be a Big Star
Db
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I'm gonna be a Big Star someday
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • Am

  • A

  • C

  • F

  • Dm

  • Bb

  • Db

    4

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Big Star by The Jayhawks is C major.

The primary chords used in Big Star are G, Am, A, C, F, Dm.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Big Star is approximately 136 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Big Star 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 Star. 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 The Jayhawks.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Big Star 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 Star by The Jayhawks on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.