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Elephant original guitar chords by
Damien Rice
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2006•Alternative•317 views•
Key: E major•
Verse 1
E
E

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Well. this has got to die
E/G#
E/G#
2

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I said, this has got to stop
F#m11
F#m11

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This has got to lie down
Amadd9
Amadd9
5

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With someone else on top
E
E

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You can keep me pinned pinned
E/G#
E/G#
2

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'Cause it's easier to tease
F#m11
F#m11

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But you can't paint an elephant
Amadd9
Amadd9
5

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Quite as good as she
Chorus 1
E
E

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C#m7
C#m7
4

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And she may cry like a baby
F#m11
F#m11

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Amadd9
Amadd9
5

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And she may drive me crazy
E
E

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Aadd9
Aadd9
6

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'Cause I am lately
F#m
F#m
2

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B
B
2

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Lone ly
Verse 2
E
E

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So why'd you have to lie?
E/G#
E/G#
2

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I take it I'm your crutch
F#m11
F#m11

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The pillow in your pillow case
Amadd9
Amadd9
5

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Is easier to touch
E
E

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When you think you've sinned
E/G#
E/G#
2

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Do you fall upon your knees?
F#m11
F#m11

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Or just sit within your picture
Amadd9
Amadd9
5

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You still forget the breeze
Chorus 2
E
E

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And she may rise
C#m7
C#m7
4

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If I sing you down
F#m11
F#m11

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And she may wisely
Amadd9
Amadd9
5

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Cling to the ground
E
E

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Aadd9
Aadd9
6

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'Cause I am lately
F#m
F#m
2

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B
B
2

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Horn y
E
E

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Aadd9
Aadd9
6

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F#m11
F#m11

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B
B
2

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So why would she take me horn y?
Bridge 1
F#m11
F#m11

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What's the point of this song?
Am6
Am6

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Or even singing?
F#m11
F#m11

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B
B
2

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You've already gone
F#m11
F#m11

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Why am I clinging?

Well I could throw it out
B
B
2

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And I could live without

And I could do it all for you

I could be strong
C#m
C#m
4

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B
B
2

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Tell me, do you want me to lie?
Outro 1
E
E

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Because this has got to die
E/G#
E/G#
2

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'Cause this has got to stop
F#m11
F#m11

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This has got to lie down, down
Amadd9
Amadd9
5

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With someone else on top
E
E

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You can both keep me pinned
E/G#
E/G#
2

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'Cause it's easier to tease
F#m11
F#m11

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But you can't make me happy
Amadd9
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Quite as good as me...

(you know that's a lie)

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • E

  • E/G#

    2

  • F#m11

  • Amadd9

    5

  • C#m7

    4

  • Aadd9

    6

  • F#m

    2

  • B

    2

  • Am6

  • C#m

    4

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Elephant by Damien Rice is E major.

The primary chords used in Elephant are E, G#m, F#m, Am, C#m, A.

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

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, G#m, F#m, Am, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Elephant is approximately 66 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Elephant 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 Elephant. 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 Damien Rice.

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

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Elephant by Damien Rice on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.