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Its A Big Old Goofy World

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[Intro]
G   C   D
[Verse 1]
GUp in the morning, Cwork like a dog
It's Dbetter than sittin' like a Cbump on a Glog
GMind your manners, Cbe quiet as a mouse
SomeDday you'll own a home that's Cas big as a Ghouse
GI know a fella, Ceats like a horse
DKnocks his old balls around the Cold golf Gcourse
GYou oughta see wife, Cshe's a cute little dish
She Dsmokes like a chimney and Cdrinks like a Gfish
[Chorus]
There's a Gbig ole goofy man
Dancin' with a bCig ole goofy girl
DOooh baby, it's a Cbig ole goofy Gworld
[Verse 2]
GElvis had a woman Cwith a head like a rock
I Dwish I had a woman that Cmade my knees Gknock
GShe'd sing like an angel Cand eat like a bird
And Dif I wrote a song, she'd know Cevery single Gword
[Chorus]
There's a Gbig ole goofy man
Dancin' with a Cbig ole goofy girl
DOooh baby, it's a Cbig ole goofy Gworld
[Instrumental]
G    C   D    C  G
G    C   D    C  G
[Verse 3]
GKiss a little baby, Cgive the world a smile
And Dif you take an inch, Cgive them back a Gmile
GCause if you lie like a rug and you Cdon't give a damn
You'rDe never gonna bCe as happy as Ga clam
GSittin' in a hotel, Ctrying to write a song
My Dhead is just as empty Cas the day is Glong
GWhy it's clear as a bell, CI should have gone to school
I'd Dbe wise as an owl, instead of stCubborn as a muleG  
[Chorus]
There's a Gbig ole goofy man
Dancin' with a Cbig ole goofy girl
DOooh baby, it's a Cbig ole goofy Gworld
DOooh baby, it's a Cbig ole goofy Gworld

All chords in this song (3)

The story behind the song

John Prine was known for a signature blend of humorous lyrics about love, life, and current events, often with elements of social commentary and satire, alongside sweet songs and melancholy ballads. This song fits right into that world, offering a perspective on the expansive and often unpredictable nature of existence. It plays like a warm, knowing nod to the everyday absurdities and wonders of being alive.

AI-written from these sources:John Prine — Wikipedia ↗

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Its A Big Old Goofy World

by John Prine

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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[Intro]

G C D

[Verse 1]

G C

Up in the morning, work like a dog

D C G

It's better than sittin' like a bump on a log

G C

Mind your manners, be quiet as a mouse

D C G

Someday you'll own a home that's as big as a house

G C

I know a fella, eats like a horse

D C G

Knocks his old balls around the old golf course

G C

You oughta see wife, she's a cute little dish

D C G

She smokes like a chimney and drinks like a fish

[Chorus]

There's a big ole goofy man

Dancin' with a big ole goofy girl

D C G

Oooh baby, it's a big ole goofy world

[Verse 2]

G C

Elvis had a woman with a head like a rock

D C G

I wish I had a woman that made my knees knock

G C

She'd sing like an angel and eat like a bird

D C G

And if I wrote a song, she'd know every single word

[Chorus]

There's a big ole goofy man

Dancin' with a big ole goofy girl

D C G

Oooh baby, it's a big ole goofy world

[Instrumental]

G C D C G

[Verse 3]

G C

Kiss a little baby, give the world a smile

D C G

And if you take an inch, give them back a mile

G C

Cause if you lie like a rug and you don't give a damn

D C G

You're never gonna be as happy as a clam

G C

Sittin' in a hotel, trying to write a song

D C G

My head is just as empty as the day is long

G C

Why it's clear as a bell, I should have gone to school

D C G

I'd be wise as an owl, instead of stubborn as a mule

[Chorus]

There's a big ole goofy man

Dancin' with a big ole goofy girl

D C G

Oooh baby, it's a big ole goofy world

D C G

Oooh baby, it's a big ole goofy world

About Its A Big Old Goofy World Chords by John Prine

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