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Key: Eb major•
Intro 1
Ebm
Ebm
6

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Eb
Eb
6

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Ebmaj7
Ebmaj7

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Big wheels keep turning
Db7
Db7
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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They turn forever and ever
Verse 1
Eb
Eb
6

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Eb
Eb
6

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Eb
Eb
6

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I've been thinkin' it over
Gm7
Gm7
3

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So many times they say you got it made

They never understand
C7b9
C7b9

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The answer lies within your soul

'Cause no one knows which side
Fm7
Fm7

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Gm7
Gm7
3

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The coin will fall, big wheels turnin'
Fm7
Fm7

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Baby, I know (Or not at all)
Gm7
Gm7
3

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Fm7
Fm7

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Big wheels turnin' baby, I know (Or not at all)
Gm7
Gm7
3

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Ab
Ab
4

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Db7
Db7
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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Big wheels turnin', turnin'
Verse 2
Eb
Eb
6

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Save it for a rainy day

For when the cold wind blows
Gm7
Gm7
3

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Just to see how they run

I thought they'd know
C7b9
C7b9

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I tried my best, all I could do
Fm7
Fm7

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But somehow, it was not enough for you
Gm7
Gm7
3

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Fm7
Fm7

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Big wheels turnin', baby, I know

(Oh, nothing but a wheel)
Gm7
Gm7
3

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Big wheels turnin' (No, no, no)
Fm7
Fm7

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Baby, I know (No, no, no)
Gm7
Gm7
3

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Big wheels turnin'
Ab
Ab
4

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Ab/Bb
Ab/Bb
4

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Turnin', turnin', turnin' turnin'
Eb
Eb
6

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Cm
Cm
3

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Bb
Bb

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Chorus 1
Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
Ab
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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I remember the dead of night
Ab
Ab
4

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Abm
Abm
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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F7
F7

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A lonely light that shines upon the window
Bb
Bb

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I see it all so clear
Abm
Abm
4

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Bb
Bb

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Eb
Eb
6

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Ebmaj7
Ebmaj7

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The tenderness, the silent tears
Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
Ab
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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Out here in the pouring rain
Ab
Ab
4

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Abm/B
Abm/B
6

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Eb
Eb
6

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Through cold dark waiting days
F7
F7

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I see you standing there
Bb
Bb

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I see the big wheels turnin'
Abm
Abm
4

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Bb
Bb

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Never endin', on and on they go
Eb
Eb
6

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Bb/Eb
Bb/Eb
6

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Eb/Db
Eb/Db
3

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Ab/C
Ab/C
6

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Db7
Db7
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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Verse 3
Eb
Eb
6

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I think I'm goin' home
Gm7
Gm7
3

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I think I'm gonna have to start again
C7b9
C7b9

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It's rather sad because I've looked around

Can't seem to find
Fm7
Fm7

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Whatever's always rollin' through my mind
Gm7
Gm7
3

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Fm7
Fm7

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Big wheels turnin', baby, I know
Gm7
Gm7
3

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(Through my mind) Big wheels turnin'
Fm7
Fm7

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Gm7
Gm7
3

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Baby, I know, big wheels turnin'
Ab
Ab
4

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Ab/Bb
Ab/Bb
4

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Turnin', turnin', turnin' turnin'
Eb
Eb
6

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Cm
Cm
3

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Bb
Bb

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Chorus 2
Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
Ab
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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I remember the dead of night
Ab
Ab
4

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Abm
Abm
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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F7
F7

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A lonely light that shines upon the window
Bb
Bb

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I see it all so clear
Abm
Abm
4

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Bb
Bb

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Eb
Eb
6

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Ebmaj7
Ebmaj7

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The tenderness, the silent tears
Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
Ab
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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Out here in the pouring rain
Ab
Ab
4

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Abm/B
Abm/B
6

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Eb
Eb
6

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Through cold dark waiting days
F7
F7

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I see you standing there
Bb
Bb

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I see the big wheels turnin'
Abm
Abm
4

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Bb
Bb

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Never endin', on and on they go
Eb
Eb
6

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Bb/Eb
Bb/Eb
6

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Eb/Db
Eb/Db
3

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Ab/C
Ab/C
6

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Db7
Db7
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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Db7
Db7
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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Db7
Db7
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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Big wheels... big wheels

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Ebm

    6

  • Eb

    6

  • Ebmaj7

  • Db7

    4

  • Gm7

    3

  • C7b9

  • Fm7

  • Ab

    4

  • Ab/Bb

    4

  • Cm

    3

  • Bb

  • Abm

    4

  • F7

  • Abm/B

    6

  • Bb/Eb

    6

  • Eb/Db

    3

  • Ab/C

    6

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Big Wheels by Electric Light Orchestra is Eb major.

The primary chords used in Big Wheels are Ebm, Eb, Db, Gm, C, Fm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Ebm, Eb, Db, Gm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Big Wheels is approximately 72 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Big Wheels 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 Wheels. 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 Electric Light Orchestra.

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