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Big In Japan

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[Intro]
  Dm   Bb   C     A
|    |    |     |     | x2
[Verse 1]
Dm
   Winter cityside
Bb                            C                           A
   Crystal bits of snowflakes all around my head and in the wind
Dm
   I had no illusions
Bb                      C                                  A
   That I'd ever find a glimpse of summer's heatwaves in your eyes
Dm         Bb              C            Am        Bb
   You did what you did to me, now it's history I see
          Gm              A
Here's my comeback on the road again
[Pre-Chorus]
Dm             Bb                C
   Things will happen while they can
       Am               Bb                Gm               A
I will wait here for my man tonight, it's easy when you're big in Japan
[Chorus]
                         Dm     Bb
Oh, when you're big in Japan, tonight
         C       Am              Bb           Gm             A
Big in Japan, be tight, big in Japan, ooh the eastern sea's so blue
         Dm     Bb               C                  Am
Big in Japan, alright, pay, then I'll sleep by your side
           Bb               Gm       A                            Dm
Things are easy when you're big in Japan, oh when you're big in Japan
[Instrumental]
  DmBb C Am BbGm A
|()  |    |   |      | x2
[Verse 2]
Dm
   Neon on my naked skin
Bb                        C                         A
   Passing silhouettes of strange illuminated mannequins
Dm                          Bb
   Shall I stay here at the zoo
                             C                          A
Or should I go and change my point of view for other ugly scenes
Dm         Bb              C            Am       Bb   Gm   A
   You did what you did to me, now it's history IIIIIIIIIIIII see
[Pre-Chorus]
Dm             Bb                C
   Things will happen while they can
       Am               Bb                Gm               A
I will wait here for my man tonight, it's easy when you're big in Japan
[Chorus]
                         Dm     Bb
Oh, when you're big in Japan, tonight
         C       Am              Bb           Gm             A
Big in Japan, be tight, big in Japan, ooh the eastern sea's so blue
         Dm     Bb               C                  Am
Big in Japan, alright, pay, then I'll sleep by your side
           Bb               Gm       A
Things are easy when you're big in Japan
                         Dm     Bb
Oh, when you're big in Japan, tonight
         C       Am               Bb           Gm             A
Big in Japan, be tight, big in Japan, ooh the eastern sea's so blue
         Dm     Bb               C                  Am
Big in Japan, alright, pay, then I'll sleep by your side
           Bb               Gm       A                            Dm
Things are easy when you're big in Japan, oh when you're big in Japan
[Instrumental]
  DmBb C Am BbGm A
|()  |    |   |      | x2
[Chorus]
                         Dm     Bb
Oh, when you're big in Japan, tonight
         C       Am              Bb           Gm               A
Big in Japan, be tight, big in Japan, ooh the eastern sea's so blue
         Dm     Bb               C                  Am
Big in Japan, alright, pay, then I'll sleep by your side
           Bb               Gm       A
Things are easy when you're big in Japan
                         Dm     Bb
Oh, when you're big in Japan, tonight
         C       Am              Bb           Gm               A
Big in Japan, be tight, big in Japan, ooh the eastern sea's so blue
         Dm     Bb               C                  Am
Big in Japan, alright, pay, then I'll sleep by your side
           Bb               Gm       A                            Dm
Things are easy when you're big in Japan, oh when you're big in Japan
[Outro]
  DmBb C Am BbGm A
|()  |    |   |      |

Big In Japan chords and lyrics

Free chords for Big In Japan by Alphaville. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
| Dm   | Bb   | C    | A    | x2
[Verse 1]
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Instrumental]
|(Dm) Bb | C  Am | Bb Gm | A     | x2
[Verse 2]
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Instrumental]
|(Dm) Bb | C  Am | Bb Gm | A     | x2
[Chorus]
[Outro]
|(Dm) Bb | C  Am | Bb Gm | A     |

Big In Japan Chords by Alphaville

Learn how to play Big In Japan by Alphaville with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Big In Japan chords”, “Big In Japan guitar chords”, or “Alphaville Big In Japan chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Big In Japan chords and for experienced players who want accurate Big In Japan lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dm, Bb, C, A, Am, Gm.

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What key is "Big In Japan" in?

The chords for "Big In Japan" show the original chord names (including Dm, Bb, C, A, Am, Gm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.