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Key: Gb major•
Verse 1
D
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G

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A
A

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I got your
D
D

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letter in the mail the other day
G
G

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A
A

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You had to say that you
D
D

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G
G

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were leaving me
A
A

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D

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I can't believe the words I've read
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G

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A
A

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I think that I'd rather be dead
D
D

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G
G

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Than to be this lonely
A
A

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Oh Elaine
Em
Em

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I think this love affair has
C
C

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gone much too far

Oh Elaine
Em
Em

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We both could work it out
C
C

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A
A

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Please tell me where you are
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D

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G

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A
A

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D

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G

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Elaine
A
A

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D

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I've tried and tried with all my heart
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G

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A
A

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To be sad but to depart when
D
D

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G

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we were standing here
A
A

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D

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Come to your senses I need you
G
G

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Please don't tell me that we're through
A
A

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D
D

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G

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I need your love my dear
A
A

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Oh Elaine
Em
Em

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I think this love affair
C
C

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has gone much too far

Oh Elaine
Em
Em

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We both could work it out
C
C

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A

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Please tell me where you are
G
G

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Oh Elaine
A
A

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D
D

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My whole world's in little pieces
G
G

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From the day that we met
A
A

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D
D

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I just can't forget
Bm
Bm
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I know that someday
C
C

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we'll both be together
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A

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D

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D

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G

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But right now I really can't say
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A

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Bm
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G

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D

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I got your letter in the mail the other day
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G

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A

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You had to say that you
D
D

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G

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were leaving me
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A

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D

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I can't believe the words I've read
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G

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A

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I think that I'd rather be dead
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G

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Than to be this lonely
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A

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Oh Elaine
Em
Em

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I think this love affair has
C
C

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gone much too far

Oh Elaine
Em
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We both could work it out
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C

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A

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Please tell me where you are
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G

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Oh Elaine
A
A

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D

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My whole world's in little pieces
G
G

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A
A

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From the day that we met
D
D

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I just can't forget
Bm
Bm
2

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I know that someday
C
C

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we'll both be together
A
A

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But right now I really can't say
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Elaine
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Elaine
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Elaine
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My Elaine
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • A

  • Em

  • C

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of elaine by The Smithereens is Gb major.

The primary chords used in elaine are Gb, Cb, Db, Abm, Fb, Ebm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Gb, Cb, Db, Abm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of elaine is approximately 133 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of elaine using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for elaine. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Smithereens.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add elaine to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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