When I See An Elephant Fly
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Em7 Edim D B7
I saw a peanut stand, heard a rubber band,
Em7 Edim D D6
I saw a needle that winked its eye.
F#7 B7
But I'd be done see'n about everything
E7/9 A6/7/9 A7/9 A7sus4 D
When I see an el - e - phant fly.
Em7 Edim D B7
I saw a front porch swing, heard a diamond ring,
Em7 Edim D D6
I saw a polka-dot railroad tie,
F#7 B7
But I'd be done see'n about everything
E7/9 A6/7/9 A7/9 A7sus4 D
When I see an el - e - phant fly.
G Em7 G/B A7/5+ D D7
Dah daht doo daht wow.
G Em Gm7 Gdim
I saw a clothes horse, he r'ar up and buck,
D G G/B D
And they tell me that a man made a vegetable truck;
G Em7 Gm7
I didn't see that, I only heard,
E7 Bm7/5- A7 E7 A7
But just to be sociable, I'll take your word.
Em7 Edim D B7
I heard a fireside chat, I saw a baseball bat,
Em7 Edim D D6
And I just laughed till I thought I'd die;
F#7 B7
But I'd be done see'n about everything
E7/9 A6/7/9 A7/9 A7sus4 D
When I see an el - e - phant fly.
How to play When I See An Elephant Fly
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em7. 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.