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Little Giant

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[Intro]
  D    G  DOoooG/BooooooDooooG/Bh
DOoooG/BooooohD  G/B  
[Verse 1]
DThought that I was G/Bin my pDrimeG/B  
But DI was naked drG/Bessed in my prDideG/B  
DYou saw through the tG/Bhings I hDideG/B  
Yeah, sDtill you said be yoG/Burself,
You'll turn Dout alrigG/Bht
[Chorus]
You made me rDun like I'd never run
G/BTry like I'd never tried
DFight like I'd never fought
Made me G/Bwant it
You made me rDun like I'd never run
G/BTry like I'd never tried
DFight like I'd never fought
Made me G/Bwant it
DOoooG/BooooooDooooG/Boh
DOoooG/BooooohD  G/B  
[Verse 2]
I'm always saDying, 
I'll make it G/Bright my dDearG/B  
'Cause lDosing you's my grG/Beatest fDearG/B  
I know DI found all the bG/Blame this sDideG/B  
Yeah, sDtill you said be yoG/Burself, 
You'll turn Dout alrigG/Bht
[Chorus]
You made me rDun like I'd never run
G/BTry like I'd never tried
DFight like I'd never fought
Made me G/Bwant it
You made me rDun like I'd never run
G/BTry like I'd never tried
DFight like I'd never fought
Made me G/Bwant it
[Instrumental]
D  G/B  D  G/B
D  G/B  D  G/B
[Bridge]
Who said it's eDasy to feel lG/Boved
When you look over your shDoulder
And only see the waG/Bsteland
You've just got to cDarry what you G/Bcan
Have the heart of a gDiant 
but know you're a G/Bman
Have the heart of a gDiant 
but know you're a G/Bman
[Outro]
 DStart small, grow tallG/B  
 DStart small, grow tallG/B  
 DStart small, grow tallG/B  
 DStart small, grow tallG/B  
DOoooG/BooooohD  G/B  
DOoooG/BooooohD  G/B  

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The story behind the song

"Little Giant" offers a gentle encouragement, a reminder that every grand journey begins with a modest step. It speaks to the idea of starting small and allowing oneself the time and space to grow, trusting that things will ultimately turn out alright. This song appeared on Roo Panes's 2014 debut album, also titled Little Giant, showcasing his introspective folk style and signature 12-string acoustic guitar. It's a comforting anthem for anyone facing a new beginning or a daunting challenge, embodying a quiet strength.

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Little Giant

Little Giant

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Little Giant

by Roo Panes

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Chords in this song · guitar

G/B

[Intro]

D G D G/B D G/B

Ooooooooooooooh

D G/B D G/B

Oooooooooh

[Verse 1]

D G/B D G/B

Thought that I was in my prime

D G/B D G/B

But I was naked dressed in my pride

D G/B D G/B

You saw through the things I hide

D G/B

Yeah, still you said be yourself,

D G/B

You'll turn out alright

[Chorus]

You made me run like I'd never run

G/B

Try like I'd never tried

Fight like I'd never fought

G/B

Made me want it

You made me run like I'd never run

G/B

Try like I'd never tried

Fight like I'd never fought

G/B

Made me want it

D G/B D G/B

Oooooooooooooooh

D G/B D G/B

Oooooooooh

[Verse 2]

I'm always saying,

G/B D G/B

I'll make it right my dear

D G/B D G/B

'Cause losing you's my greatest fear

D G/B D G/B

I know I found all the blame this side

D G/B

Yeah, still you said be yourself,

D G/B

You'll turn out alright

[Chorus]

You made me run like I'd never run

G/B

Try like I'd never tried

Fight like I'd never fought

G/B

Made me want it

You made me run like I'd never run

G/B

Try like I'd never tried

Fight like I'd never fought

G/B

Made me want it

[Instrumental]

D G/B D G/B

[Bridge]

D G/B

Who said it's easy to feel loved

When you look over your shoulder

G/B

And only see the wasteland

D G/B

You've just got to carry what you can

Have the heart of a giant

G/B

but know you're a man

Have the heart of a giant

G/B

but know you're a man

[Outro]

D G/B

Start small, grow tall

D G/B

Start small, grow tall

D G/B

Start small, grow tall

D G/B

Start small, grow tall

D G/B D G/B

Oooooooooh

D G/B D G/B

Oooooooooh

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