Elfin Knight
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[Intro ]
D--G A D G A
D--G A G (2-times)-D
D G D
The Elfin Knight stands on yon hill
A G D
He blows his horn both loud and shrill
D G Bm
He stands so proud and he stands so still
A D G D
Blow winds blow my bonny o
A D G D
Blow winds blow my bonny
A D G D
Blow winds blow my bonny o
A D G D
Blow winds blow my bonny
D G D
If I had the Knight that stands on yon mound,
A G D
My true love then surely I have found,
D G Bm
Down to the church then soon we will be bound
A D G A
Blow winds blow my bonny o
A D G D
Blow winds blow my bonny
A D G D
Blow winds blow my bonny o
A D G D
Blow winds blow--my bonny
D G D
You'll make me a dress with seams of fine thread
A G D
Make me a garland of flowers for my head
D G Bm
Down to the church, then away we'll go to bed
A D G A
Blow winds blow my bonny o
A D G D
Blow winds blow my bonny
A D G D
Blow winds blow my bonny o
A D G D
Blow winds blow my bonny
D G D
The Elfin Knight stands on yon hill
A G D
Blowing his horn both loud and shrill,
D G Bm
He stands so proud and he stands so still
A D G A
Blow winds blow my bonny o
A D G D
Blow winds blow my bonny
A D G D
Blow winds blow my bonny o
A D G D
Blow winds blow--my bonny
How to play Elfin Knight
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.