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Eläköön Elämä
The story behind the song
"Eläköön Elämä" ("Long Live Life") paints a picture of finding a beacon of hope in the night, even when the city lights obscure the stars. It speaks to a deep connection, a "sympathy of souls," felt when looking into someone's eyes and seeing a story unfold. This tender feeling of renewed optimism, even in darkness, is at the heart of the song. Performed by Sonja Lumme, it represented Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1985. It's a song that celebrates the quiet joy of finding understanding and light in another person.
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Eläköön Elämä
by Sonja Lumme
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Learn how to play Eläköön Elämä by Sonja Lumme with free guitar tab, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Eläköön Elämä chords”, “Eläköön Elämä guitar chords”, or “Sonja Lumme Eläköön Elämä chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Eläköön Elämä chords and for experienced players who want accurate Eläköön Elämä lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Cm, Cm7, Ab, Gsus4, G, Bb.
FAQ — Eläköön Elämä by Sonja Lumme
How do I play "Eläköön Elämä" by Sonja Lumme on guitar?
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Is "Eläköön Elämä" easy to play on guitar?
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What key is "Eläköön Elämä" in?
The tab for "Eläköön Elämä" show the original chord names (including Cm, Cm7, Ab, Gsus4, G, Bb). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.





















