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Tinderbox chords by
Elton John
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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D
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Bm
Bm
2

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F#m
F#m
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Verse 1

D
D

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F#m
F#m
2

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Nostradamus said I predict
Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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That the world will end at half past six
G
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F
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What he didn't say was
D
D

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G
G

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D
D

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exactly when
F
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G
G

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D
D

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Was he listening to the radio?
Bb
Bb

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A
A

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D
D

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A
A

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Was he listening to the government?
D
D

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Well he got us spooked
Verse 2
F#m
F#m
2

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anyway
Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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We'd been running hot up until today
G
G

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F
F

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But a wind of change blew
D
D

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across our sales
F
F

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G
G

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We were coasting on a win
D
D

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ning streak
Bb
Bb

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We were kings until the
A
A

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D
D

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power failed
Verse 3
C
C

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[Chorus:] We've been
Em
Em

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living in a tinderbox
Am
Am

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And two sparks can set the

whole thing off
F
F

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C
C

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Rubbing up together around the clock
Eb
Eb
6

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Lately we've been getting
Bb
Bb

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more roll than rock
C#
C#
4

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Ab
Ab
4

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Bb
Bb

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You and me together in a Tinder box
Verse 4
C
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Em
Em

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Tinderbox,
Am
Am

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two sparks can set the whole thing off
F
F

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C
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Rubbing up together around the clock
Eb
Eb
6

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Lately we've been getting
Bb
Bb

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more roll than rock
C#
C#
4

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Ab
Ab
4

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Bb
Bb

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You and me together in aTinder
C
C

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box
Interlude 1
D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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F#m
F#m
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Verse 5
D
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F#m
F#m
2

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Godzilla came in disguise
Bm
Bm
2

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Tore the building down
D
D

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right before our eyes
G
G

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F
F

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Kept the needle out of the
D
D

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G
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D
D

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F
F

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G
G

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D
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Was he worried we might go too far
Bb
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A
A

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Maybe wind up rhyming moon and June
D
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Verse 6
F#m
F#m
2

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The sun descends down in Mexico
Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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While a fancy car back on Savile Row
G
G

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Shows the price of fame
F
F

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D
D

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F
F

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leads to overkill
G
G

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D
D

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Things are gonna have to change
Bb
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A
A

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Some holes along the road
D
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C
C

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get filled
Em
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[Chorus] Tinderbox,
Verse 7
Am
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two sparks can

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F
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C
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Rubbing up together around the clock
Eb
Eb
6

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Bb
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Lately we've been getting more roll than rock
Db
Db
4

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Ab
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4

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Bb
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C
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Em
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Am
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C
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F
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C
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Eb
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6

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Bb
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Db
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4

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You and me together in a
Ab
Ab
4

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Bb
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C
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D
D

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Tinder box
Verse 8
E
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Pressure's gonna cook
Gb
Gb
2

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us if we don't unlock it
Bm
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2

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A
A

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D
D

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Guns going off if we don't uncock it
Em
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We've gotta climb out of the
Gb
Gb
2

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other one's pocket
Bm
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2

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D
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G
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Or we're gonna burn, out on this beautiful rocket
Am
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Interlude 2
C
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Em
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Am
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C
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F
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Eb
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6

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Bb
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C#
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4

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Ab
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Bb
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C
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Em
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[Chorus] Tinderbox,
Verse 9
Am
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two sparks can

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C
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Rubbing up together around the clock
Eb
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Lately we've been getting
Bb
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more roll than rock
C#
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4

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Ab
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4

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Bb
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You and me together in a Tinder
C
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box...
Outro 1
D
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Bm
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2

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F#m
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D
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Bm
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F#m
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • Bm

    2

  • F#m

    2

  • G

  • F

  • Bb

  • A

  • C

  • Em

  • Am

  • Eb

    6

  • C#

    4

  • Ab

    4

  • Db

    4

  • E

  • Gb

    2

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Tinderbox by Elton John is E major.

The primary chords used in Tinderbox are E, C#m, G#m, A, G, C.

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

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

The tempo of Tinderbox is approximately 73 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Tinderbox 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 Tinderbox. 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 Elton John.

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