Youre A Big Boy Now
Required String Notes:C#ADGBE
Tune to Custom Tuning (C#ADGBE)Tune to Custom Tuning (C#ADGBE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (C#ADGBE).
Custom Tuning (C#ADGBE)
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C#
Target: 69.3 Hz
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C#69
A110
D147
G196
B247
E330
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (C#ADGBE)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 1 of 6 strings to play “Youre A Big Boy Now”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | C#2 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | A2 | Leave as is |
| String 4 | D3 | D3 | Leave as is |
| String 3 | G3 | G3 | Leave as is |
| String 2 | B3 | B3 | Leave as is |
| String 1 | E4 | E4 | Leave as is |
Recommended string gauge: .010–.046. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (.010–.046) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Youre A Big Boy Now" by John Sebastian is played in Custom Tuning (C#ADGBE) (C#ADGBE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 1 of 6 strings: string 6 down to C#. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 3 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (C#ADGBE).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (C#ADGBE)
Already tuned to C#ADGBE? These tunings are just one small change away.
Standard E241 songs
E - A - D - G - B - EOnly string 6 differs: E instead of C#.Drop D Tuning130 songs
D - A - D - G - B - EOnly string 6 differs: D instead of C#.AADGBE Tuning19 songs
A - A - D - G - B - EOnly string 6 differs: A instead of C#.Neon Drop C Tuning13 songs
C - A - D - G - B - EOnly string 6 differs: C instead of C#.Gear for Custom Tuning (C#ADGBE)
Strings and tools that make playing "Youre A Big Boy Now" in Custom Tuning (C#ADGBE) easier.
Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (.010–.046)
Recommended gauge .010–.046. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
D'Addario Universal Micro Headstock Tuner
A headstock tuner makes switching in and out of this tuning quick, even on stage or without a mic.
D'Addario Pro-Winder (winder + cutter)
Retuning 1 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Youre A Big Boy Now” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Youre A Big Boy Now" by John Sebastian in?
"Youre A Big Boy Now" is played in Custom Tuning (C#ADGBE): C#ADGBE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Youre A Big Boy Now"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 3 semitones (E2 → C#2). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (C#ADGBE)?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
Other Songs in Custom Tuning (C#ADGBE)
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