Elijah
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The original is in C#, so played in C with
Capo on 1.
Chords:
Intro - C / Am
Verse - Am, G, C, G
Bridge- G, Am, F, Em
Intro Finger picking, Am / C.
(could also be thought of as Am, C, Em, Am, without position changes)
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Am C Am Am G
e|---------|-3---|
B|---------|-1---|
G|--2-0---2|-2---|
D|------2--|-2---|
A|---------|-0---|
E|---------|-----|
These 4 notes are repeated twice for the intro,
Then 4 more times after vocals begin.
Ends on an Am chord with a G on the e string (x02213)
Intro - C / Am *2
Am / C *4
Oh my love, it's a long way down to the bottom
Am (+G)
When you're high and mighty and sacred, sacred
Am G C G
But I can't live my life
Am G C G
Born in sin and holdin' it in
Am G C
Cause if we are goin' down
G C G Am G
Then I am goin' down in style
Am G C G
In a big black car I'll ride
Am G C G
You take me over to the other side
Am G C G
Elijah,
Am G C G
Elijah Oh
Am G C G
When I contemplate the matters of love
Am G C G
They say pray, it's the only way to get above
Am G C G
Well baby, believe me, it's easy to see
F
How heaven is lost when you're only lookin' up
Am G C G
In a big black car I'll ride
Am G C G
You take me over to the other side
Am G C G
Elijah,
Am G C G
Elijah... Oh
Bridge:
G Am
I could be a good girl
F
If that's what they'd like to see
Em G
Another Mary Pollyanna child
Am
So cover up and sit tight
Button up and don't fight
F
On your knees, beggin' please
Em
For someone to save
Am G C G
me
Am G C G
Oooh
Am G C G
When the big day comes, we'll know
Am G C G
What really mattered most of all
Am G C G
See I had a vision, all I did was listen
F
And this what I saw
Am G C G Am G C G
Elijah, Elijah yeah
Am G C G Am G C G
Elijah, Elijah Sing it!
Am G C G
When you get to the other side, girl
Am G C G
Yeah, we know how very hard you tried, girl
Am G C G
But we're laughin' on the other side
Am G C G
Oh, we're dancin' on the other side
Am G C G
Yeah, we're shoutin' on the other side
Am G C
In a big black car you ride
G Am G C G Am
Just take your time, take your time, take your time
Outro: Am, G, F, Em, Am.
How to play Elijah
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#. 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.