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Key: G major
Intro 1
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Bdim
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Eb
Eb
6

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Verse 1
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Most of the amazing part
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Still lies at the bottom of the lake
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Another soggy ending to
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an unbelievable romance

Complete with large chunks of audacity
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And splendid television
Cm
Cm
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coverage
Verse 2
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Jenny was a sweet girl
Interlude 1

But 'was' is a big word
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Verse 3
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These days she just sits
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Feeding the fish

I'm sure she's thinking
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about the good old days
Verse 4
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When she was alive

The man she found
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Cm
Cm
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Was the only law laid down
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To get her through
Interlude 2

To get her beyond
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Verse 5
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Most of the amazing part
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Still lies at the bottom of the lake
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She used to be from Ohio
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G

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But now she's not
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Chords
  • G

  • D

  • C

  • Bdim

  • Eb

    6
  • Cm

    3

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Was Is A Big Word by Giant Sand is G major.

The primary chords used in Was Is A Big Word are G, D, C, Bdim, Eb, Cm.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Was Is A Big Word is approximately 67 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Was Is A Big Word 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 Was Is A Big Word. 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 Giant Sand.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Was Is A Big Word 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 Was Is A Big Word by Giant Sand on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.