Elephant
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E
This has got to die
G#m
This has got to stop
F#m
This has got to lie down
A
Someone else on top
E
You can keep me pinned
G#m
It's easier to tease
F#m
But you can't paint an elephant
A
Quite as good as she
E G#m
And she may cry like a baby
G#m A
And she may drive me Crazy
E A F#m B
'Cause I am lately lonely
E
So why d'you have to lie?
G#m
I take it I'm your crutch
F#m
The pillow in your pillow case
A
It's easier to touch
E
And when you think you've sinned
G#m
Do you fall upon your knees?
F#m
And do you sit within your picture?
A
Do you still forget the breeze?
E G#m
And she may rise, if I sing you down
G#m A
And she may wisely cling to the ground
E A F#m B
Cause I'm lately horny
E A F#m B
So why would she take me horny?
F#m G#m
What's the point of this song? Or even singing?
A B
You've already gone, why am I clinging?
F#m G#m
Well I could throw it out, and I could live without
And I could do it all for you
I could be strong
G#m F#m
Tell me if you want me to lie
E
'Cause this has got to die
G#m
This has got to stop
F#m
This has got to lie down, down
A
With someone else on top
E
You can both keep me pinned
G#m
'Cause it's easier to tease
F#m
But you can't make me happy
A
Quite as good as me
How to play Elephant
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.