Elf Song
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Intro: F
E7 F
She was an elf with long legs
E7 F
Who had no friends
A7
Cause everyone around her were small and petite
F# F
Perfect and she was oh so different
E7 F
She didn't like it at all
E7 F
Why must I be so tall
A7
Was I meant to be completely alone
F# F
And oh I want some thing different
E7 A7 D G F# F
Oooh oooh oooh oooh oooh oooh oooh
E7 F
Once when the moon was full
E7 F
She sat on her stool
And said hello old friend
A7
Could you grant me a wish
F# F
And take me away to some place that's different
E7 A7 D G F# F
Oooh oooh oooh oooh oooh oooh oooh
E7
So the moon
F
Sang a tune
C/G
And it went like this
Gm
You are so beautiful
F
So special
Gm
And some day you will find
Ab
A love that's strong and kind
F Gm F Gm...
And true oowooh oowooh oowoo... (la la la la...)
F E7 F E7 F
E7 F
When she opened her eyes
E7 F
To her surprise
There was a man
A7
With very large hands
To hold her's
F# F
And he was Oh so different
E7 A7 D G F# F
Oooh oooh oooh oooh oooh oooh oooh
How to play Elf Song
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.