Elephant Hearter
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Capo 6
Em D G
You couldn't stand under the weight I put on you
Am C Em
I understand, now it is true
Em D G
I can see that there was nothing you could do
Am C Em
with a sorrow so loud
Em D G
If I could I'd open up and let you in
Am C Em
but the door has no handles and
Em D G
it would seem that I by now have worn you thin
Am C Em
My heart is so hard
C Em E7 Am G D Em Am Em
Oooooooooooooooh, the sorrow's too loud
C Em E7 Am G D Em Am Em
Oooooooooooooooh, and my heart is too hard
Em D G
I only wish that you would return home to be
Am C Em
And I could bathe in your familiarity
Em D G
But I realise this is a hopeless dream
Am C Em
We have traveled too far
Em D G
I also wish that I might never read again
Am C Em
the same narrative under a different pen
Em D G
But I fear this is a circle I am in
Am C Em
for my heart is so hard
C Em E7 Am G D Em Am Em
Oooooooooooooooooh,We have traveled too far
C Em E7 Am G D Em Am Em
Oooooooooooooooooh,And this heart is so hard
Am Em
The sorrow's too loud
Am Em
We have traveled too far
Am C Em
And this heart is so hard
How to play Elephant Hearter
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.