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Key: E major•
Intro 1
D
D

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A
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G
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D
D

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Verse 1
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D

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Hush little baby,

don't you cry

When we get to Tucson you'll see why

We left the snowstorms and the

thunder and rain

For the desert sun,
A
A

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we're gonna be born again
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What's important in this world
A
A

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G
G

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A little boy, a little girl
Interlude 1
D
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Verse 2
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Hush little darling, go to sleep

Look out the window and count the sheep

That dot the hillsides and the

fields of wheat

Across America as we cross
A
A

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America
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G

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What's important here today
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The broken line on the highway
Interlude 2
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F
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Verse 3
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All the love in the world for you,
F
F

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girl
D
D

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F

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Thumbelina in a great big scary world
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All the love in the world for you, girl
G
G

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Take my hand and we'll make it through
A
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G
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this world
Interlude 3
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A
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Verse 4
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Hush little baby, my poor little thing

You've been shuffled about
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like a pawned wedding ring
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It must seem strange,

love was here then gone

And the Oklahoma sunrise becomes
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the Amarillo dawn
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What's important in this life
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Ask the man who's lost his wife
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • A

  • G

  • F

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Thumbelina by Pretenders is E major.

The primary chords used in Thumbelina are E, B, A, G.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, B, A, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Thumbelina is approximately 113 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Thumbelina 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 Thumbelina. 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 Pretenders.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Thumbelina 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 Thumbelina by Pretenders on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.