IntroDEmG DEmG VerseDFive years old, I’d throw Emon your worn-out GNikes by the front door, DFelt like you, bulletprEmoof Superman Gwalking that hardwood Dfloor, Carrying the weight of the world On your shEmouldersG But ID don’t remember a single time You ever shEmowed usG ChorusDWish every kid had it good as I had it EmYou were rock steady no matter what happened GSomething bout growing up makes you look back EmMan I wanna be a Gman like that DNever had to wonder if I made you proud EmTwenty years later I ain’t wondering now BmSome things chAange and some never do GGuess I’m still growing inEmto Big shoDes EmG VerseDSeventeen, you and Emme Would go round and roGund Over who was rDight If I’d knew then What you put up wEmith Maybe I wouldn’t Gput up such a fDight Guess wisdom comes as time goes bEmyG DI couldn’t see it then But you were Emalways on my sGideChorusDWish every kid had it good as I had it EmYou were rock steady no matter what happened GSomething bout growing up makes you look back EmMan I wanna be a Gman like that DNever had to wonder if I made you proud EmTwenty years later I ain’t wondering now BmSome things chAange and some never do GGuess I’m still growing inEmto Big shoDesBridgeBmNow my kids get up ATo their hips in mGy old boots They’re Bmtrying to be like D/F#me But I’m still Emtrying to be like youChorusDWish every kid had it good as I had it EmYou were rock steady no matter what happened GSomething bout growing up makes you look back EmMan I wanna be a Gman like thAat DNever had to wonder if I made you proud EmTwenty years later I ain’t wondering nBmow Some things chAange and some never do GGuess I’m still growing inEmto Big shoDesEmG Big shoDesEmG D
Practical Tips: Most of these chords are beginner-friendly, especially D, Em, G, and A. Make sure your transitions between D, Em, and G are smooth since they repeat often. The only barre chord here is Bm, so take your time getting comfortable with it. D/F# might need a thumb wrap or careful finger placement. Practice slowly and focus on clean chord changes!
Intro: D, Em, G
Verse: D, Em, G
Chorus: D, Em, G, Bm, A
Bridge: Bm, A, G, D/F#, Em
Strumming Pattern: D U D D - D U
Guitar Tuning: EADGBe
Ukulele Tuning: GCEA
Song Metadata
Cover Art:
Artist: Band Reeves
Song: Big Shoes
Album: Big Shoes
Release Date: August 22, 2026
Time Signature: 4/4
Mode: Major Scale
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