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Chameleon

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[Intro]
G  Bm/F#  Em  G/D  C  G/B  Am7  Bm  C/D
[Verse 1]
GThe last I Bm/F#heard of EmyouG/D  
You were Csomewhere on a G/Bcruise in the MediterAm7raneanC  
G/DSo imagine Bm/F#my     surprise      Emto sG/Dee you Cvery much aG/Blive
In the English rAm7ain again
[Pre-Chorus]
   E7And I can still recall wet Amafternoons 
C/GWhen we were small and simply Dchildish
GBut you've crA/Geated your own D/Aghost
And the need you have is F#/A#more than most to Dsushide itD  
[Chorus]
F/GOh,   GChameleon, you're F/Gstealing your way back Ginto my Ceyes
D/CBeyond a shadow of a dG/Doubt
You're a C/Edevil, you're a devil in D/F#disguise
BDo you really Emchange me, or Aam I going crDsusazyD  
ChaGmeleon, ChaBmmeleon, ChaEmmeleon, you're Cfree aDgain my Gchild
[Verse 2]
GI reBm/F#member Emstill     G/Dthose lazy Csummer days
G/BWe'd Am7kill out hunting BmdangerC/D  
GAnd we were Bm/F#ali -  Emen to G/Dall outsidersC  
We had no desG/Bire to talk to Am7strangers
[Pre-Chorus]
   E7And I can still recall wet Amafternoons 
C/GWhen we were small and simply Dchildish
GBut you've crA/Geated your own D/Aghost
And the need you have is F#/A#more than most to Dsushide itD  
[Chorus]
F/GOh,   GChameleon, you're F/Gstealing your way back Ginto my Ceyes
D/CBeyond a shadow of a dG/Doubt
You're a C/Edevil, you're a devil in D/F#disguise
BDo you really change Emme, or Aam I going crDsusazyD  
ChaGmeleon, ChaBmmeleon, ChaEmmeleon, you're Cfree aDgain my Gchild
[Outro]
CChameleon
BbChameleon
(repeat)

All chords in this song (24)

The story behind the song

This song comes from the iconic British singer, composer, and pianist Elton John, known for his flamboyant fashion and showmanship. With a career spanning decades, John has cemented his status as a cultural icon. "Chameleon" plays like a reflection on adaptability and changing one's colors to fit different situations.

AI-written from these sources:Elton John — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Chameleon

by Elton John

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Bm/F#

G/D

G/B

Am7

C/D

C/G

A/G

D/A

F#/A#

Dsus

F/G

D/C

C/E

D/F#

[Intro]

G Bm/F# Em G/D C G/B Am7 Bm C/D

[Verse 1]

G Bm/F# Em G/D

The last I heard of you

C G/B Am7 C

You were somewhere on a cruise in the Mediterranean

G/D Bm/F# Em G/D C G/B

So imagine my surprise to see you very much alive

Am7

In the English rain again

[Pre-Chorus]

E7 Am

And I can still recall wet afternoons

C/G D

When we were small and simply childish

G A/G D/A

But you've created your own ghost

F#/A# Dsus D

And the need you have is more than most to hide it

[Chorus]

F/G G F/G G C

Oh, Chameleon, you're stealing your way back into my eyes

D/C G/D

Beyond a shadow of a doubt

C/E D/F#

You're a devil, you're a devil in disguise

B Em A Dsus D

Do you really change me, or am I going crazy

G Bm Em C D G

Chameleon, Chameleon, Chameleon, you're free again my child

[Verse 2]

G Bm/F# Em G/D C

I remember still those lazy summer days

G/B Am7 Bm C/D

We'd kill out hunting danger

G Bm/F# Em G/D C

And we were ali - en to all outsiders

G/B Am7

We had no desire to talk to strangers

[Pre-Chorus]

E7 Am

And I can still recall wet afternoons

C/G D

When we were small and simply childish

G A/G D/A

But you've created your own ghost

F#/A# Dsus D

And the need you have is more than most to hide it

[Chorus]

F/G G F/G G C

Oh, Chameleon, you're stealing your way back into my eyes

D/C G/D

Beyond a shadow of a doubt

C/E D/F#

You're a devil, you're a devil in disguise

B Em A Dsus D

Do you really change me, or am I going crazy

G Bm Em C D G

Chameleon, Chameleon, Chameleon, you're free again my child

[Outro]

Chameleon

(repeat)

About Chameleon Chords by Elton John

Learn how to play Chameleon by Elton John with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Chameleon chords”, “Chameleon guitar chords”, or “Elton John Chameleon 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 Chameleon chords and for experienced players who want accurate Chameleon lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Bm/F#, Em, G/D, C, G/B.

FAQ — Chameleon by Elton John

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Can I transpose "Chameleon" to a different key?

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Is "Chameleon" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Chameleon" in?

The chords for "Chameleon" show the original chord names (including G, Bm/F#, Em, G/D, C, G/B). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.