This Here Giraffe
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verse 1
A E A E
I saw this bird fly off his head
A E A E
Without him ever lookin up
A E A E
This here giraffe was never caught complaining
A E A E
He wouldn't take skin off yer back.
Pre-Chorus
A B E
And you hear yourself thinking
A B E
And you hear yourself thinking
Chorus
A E D E
This here giraffe, laughed
A E D E
This here giraffe, laughed
A E D E
This here giraffe, laughed
verse 2
A E A E
I saw this man stick out his neck
A E A E
With his binoculars intact
A E A E
He couldn't tell the right side of his brain
A E A E
Had just lost all interest in his left
Pre-Chorus
A B E
And you feel yourself shrinking
A B E
And you feel yourself shrinking
Chorus
A E D E
This here giraffe, laughed
A E D E
This here giraffe, laughed
A E D E
This here giraffe, laughed
OUTRO
D A
And you hear yourself
D F#m E
And you hear yourself
A E D E
This here giraffe, laughed
A E D E
This here giraffe, laughed
A E D E
This here giraffe, laughed
A E D E
This here giraffe, laughed
A
How to play This Here Giraffe
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 A. 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.