The Big Country chords by 
Talking Heads 
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The original key of The Big Country by Talking Heads is A minor.
The primary chords used in The Big Country are C, D, F, G, Am, Bb.
No capo is required for this song.
Yes, this version uses open chords like C, D, F, G, 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 The Big Country is approximately 111 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of The Big Country 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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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 Talking Heads.
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