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Elmer's Tune chords by
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
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Key: Ab major•
Intro 1
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F#
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B
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F#
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2

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C#m
C#m
4

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F#
F#
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Verse 1
F#
F#
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Why are the stars always winkin' and blinkin' above?
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What makes a fellow start
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C#m
C#m
4

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thinkin' of fallin' in love?
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B
2

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F#
F#
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It's not the season,

the reason is plain as the moon
C#
C#
4

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F#
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B
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2

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It's just Elmer's tune
Verse 2
F#m
F#m
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What makes a lady of 80 go

out on the loose?
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B
B
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Why does a gander meander
C#m
C#m
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B
B
2

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in search of a goose?
F#
F#
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What puts the kick in a chicken,

the magic in June?
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G#m
4

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F#
F#
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B
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It's just Elmer's tune
Verse 3
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2

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Listen, listen,
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2

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there's a lot you're liable to be missin'
C#
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G#m
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C#
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Sing it, swing it,
F#
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C#m
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any old way and any old time
E
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F#
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The hurdy- gurdies, the birdies,

the cop on the beat
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B
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The candy- maker, the baker,
C#m
C#m
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the man on the street
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The city charmer, the farmer,

the man in the moon
G#m
G#m
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B
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F#m
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All sing Elmer's tune
Bsus4
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Interlude 1
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The hurdy-
Verse 4
F#m
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gurdies, the birdies,
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the cop on the beat
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G#m
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The baker, the man on the street
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The city- charmer, the farmer,

the man in the moon
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E
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All sing Elmer's tune
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They
Verse 5
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all sing Elmer's tune
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They all sing Elmer's tune
F#
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C#m
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • F#

    2

  • C

  • D

  • B

    2

  • E

  • C#m

    4

  • C#

    4

  • F#m

    2

  • G#m

    4

  • Bsus4

    2

  • A

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Elmer's Tune by The Glenn Miller Orchestra is Ab major.

The primary chords used in Elmer's Tune are Ab, G, Db, Eb, C, F.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Ab, G, Db, Eb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Elmer's Tune is approximately 107 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Elmer's Tune 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 Elmer's Tune. 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 Glenn Miller Orchestra.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Elmer's Tune 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 Elmer's Tune by The Glenn Miller Orchestra on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.