|
28 Dec 06 - 11:57 AM (#1920547) Subject: Lyr Add: EVERYBODY'S MAKIN' IT BIG BUT ME From: GUEST,jon i'm wondering if anyone knows the chords to this song or can help me figure them out thanks...the lyrics are.... EVERYBODY'S MAKIN' IT BIG BUT ME (Shel Silverstein) As recorded by Dr. Hook on “Dr. Hook – The Best Of” (2009) 1. Elvis he's a hero; he's a superstar, And I hear that Paul McCartney drives a Rolls Royce car, And Dylan sings for millions and I just sing for free Oh, everybody's makin' it big but me. CHORUS: Oh, everybody's makin' it big but me. Everybody's makin' it big but me. Neil Diamond sings for diamonds and here's ol' rhinestone me. Oh, everybody's makin' it big but me. 2. Well, I hear that Alice Cooper's got a foxy chick To wipe off his snake, and keep him rich, And Elton John's got two fine ladies and Doctor John's got three, And I'm still seein' them same old sleezoes that I used to see. CHORUS: Oh, everybody's makin' it big but me. Yeah, everybody's makin' it big but me. I've got charisma and personality. Oh, how come everybody's makin' it big but me? (What's wrong with that?) (I don't see nothing wrong with it, Ray.) 3. Well, I paint my face with glitter just like Bowie does, And I wear the same mascara that Mick Jagger does, And I even put some lipstick on, but that just hurt my dad and mom, And everybody's makin' it big but me. CHORUS: Oh, everybody's makin' it big but me. Yeah, everybody's makin' it big but me. They got groupies for their bands and all I got is my right hand, And everybody's makin' it big but me. Everybody's makin' it, makin' it, makin' it, Everybody's makin' it big. Everybody's makin' it, makin' it, makin' it, Everybody's makin' it big. Everybody's makin' it, makin' it, makin' it, Everybody's makin' it big. Everybody's makin' it, makin' it, makin' it, Everybody's makin' it big but me. |
|
28 Dec 06 - 03:00 PM (#1920680) Subject: RE: Chord Req: everybody's makin it big but me(dr hook From: Peace The song was written by Shel Silverstein. Whenever I listened to it I was in rooms filled with people and smoke, lotsa smoke, so I am going by an impaired memoery that is over 35 years old. Please note that I can't guarantee the chords are exact, but they will be pretty close. Note also that the 7th chord is crucial in this particular song. (Usually I could give a rat's ass about 7ths, but in this case it's a must.) BTW, which key do you want it in? |
|
28 Dec 06 - 03:03 PM (#1920682) Subject: RE: Chord Req: everybody's makin it big but me(dr hook From: Peace (C) Elvis he's a hero he's a (G) superstar And I hear that Paul McCartney drives a (C) Rolls Royce car And Dylan sings for (C7) millions And (F) I just sing for free Oh (G) everybody's makin' it big but (C) me Oh, everybody's makin' it big but (G) me Everybody's makin' it big but (C) me Neil Diamond sings for (C7) diamonds And (F) here's ole rhinestone me Oh (G) everybody's makin' it big but (C) me |
|
28 Dec 06 - 03:15 PM (#1920688) Subject: RE: Chord Req: everybody's makin it big but me(dr From: GUEST,jon thanks for the chords....ill play along with the recording if i can download it....if it isnt in the recorded key im sure i can slap a capo on somewhere to match close enough.... thanks |
|
28 Dec 06 - 03:19 PM (#1920692) Subject: RE: Chord Req: everybody's makin it big but me(dr hook From: Peace If you want it in another key, jon, let me know. |
|
28 Dec 06 - 03:20 PM (#1920694) Subject: RE: Chord Req: everybody's makin it big but me(dr hook From: Peace BTW, there are only four chords in the song--if I recall correctly. |
|
03 Jun 19 - 02:26 PM (#3995133) Subject: RE: Chord Req: everybody's makin it big but me(dr hook From: GUEST one too many- I manage with three |
|
21 Apr 22 - 04:49 PM (#4139779) Subject: RE: Chord Req: Everybody's Makin' It Big But Me From: GUEST,jim bainbridge guest of 3 years ago, you're a breath of fresh air1 Great song though- it was lovely to see Siverstein's home place when I was in Sausalitio about 20 years ago... |
|
22 Apr 22 - 01:20 AM (#4139804) Subject: RE: Chord Req: Everybody's Makin' It Big But Me From: PHJim Shel sings: They found fame and fortune but I just found jealousy, And everybody's makin' it big but me. instead of: They got groupies for their bands and all I got is my right hand, And everybody's makin' it big but me. Dr. Hook must be big Shel Silverstein fans, since they also covered his song "The Cover Of The Rolling Stone". It's kinda sad that although it got them on the cover, Shel never made the cover of the rolling stone. |
|
22 Apr 22 - 05:28 AM (#4139828) Subject: RE: Chord Req: Everybody's Makin' It Big But Me From: GUEST,jim bainbridge do you mean Shel sang a 'cleaner' version of that verse I got from Dr Hook??- I an't sing like Elvis Presley I can't dance like But there's one thing in my favour I'm a millionaire' (another Silverstein gem) |
|
15 May 22 - 09:41 AM (#4141722) Subject: RE: Chord Req: Everybody's Makin' It Big But Me From: PHJim A wee bit different: (C) Elvis he's a hero he's a (G7) superstar And I hear that Paul McCartney drives a (C) Rolls Royce car And Dylan sings for (C7) millions And (F) I just sing for (Cdim) free Oh (C) everybody's (G7) makin' it big but (C) me (F) (C) Oh, everybody's makin' it big but (G7) me Everybody's makin' it big but (C) me Neil Diamond sings for (C7) diamonds And (F) here's ole rhinestone (Cdim) me Oh (C) everybody's 9G7) makin' it big but (C) me (F) (C) |