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Electricity

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AI can't really explain it, I haveA/Gn't got the words
It's a feF#m7eling that you can't contrE7sus4olE7  
I sBm7uppose it's like forgetting, lF#m7osing who you are
And at the Fsame time something makes you Ewhole
It's liAmke that there's a Gmusic, pFlaying in your Cear
And I'm listeAmning, and I'm Glistening, and tFhen I disapE7sus4pearE7  
And then I Cfeel a change, like a Amfire deep inside
Dm7Something bursting C/Eme wide open, D/F#impossible to hGide
And sudCdenly I'm flying, C/Bbflying like a bird
Like ElectFricity, electFmricity
Sparks inCside of me, and I'm Gsus4free, IG'm Cfree
AIt’s a bit like being angry, it’s A/Ga bit like being scared
Confused F#m7and all mixed up and mad aE7sus4s hellE7  
It’Bm7s like when you’ve been cryingF#m7, and you’re empty and you’re full
I dFon’t know what it is, it’s harEd to tell,
It's liAmke that there's a Gmusic, pFlaying in your Cear
But the music Amis impossibleG, impossible to Fhear,E7sus4  E7  
But then I Cfeel it move me, like Ama burning deep inside
Dm7Something bursting C/Eme wide open, D/F#impossible to hGide
And sudCdenly I'm flying, C/Bbflying like a bird
Like ElectFricity, electFmricity
Sparks inCside of me,
And I'm Gfree, I'm Amfree
EFmlectricity sparks iCnside of me
And I'm Gsus4free,  GI'm fF#mreeE  D  A/C#  
FOh, IE'm fAree

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The story behind the song

This song captures the electrifying feeling of pure passion and the inability to articulate it with words. It's sung by Billy Elliot during his audition for the Royal Ballet School, where he struggles to explain what dancing feels like until the music takes over. He describes dancing as "something that you can't control," leading into a frenetic dance that embodies his raw talent and dedication. Playing this song channels the unstoppable force of a dream taking hold.

AI-written from these sources:Electricity (Elton John song) — Wikipedia ↗Elton John — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Electricity

by Elton John

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

A/G

F#m7

E7sus4

Bm7

Dm7

C/E

D/F#

C/Bb

Gsus4

F#m

A/C#

A A/G

I can't really explain it, I haven't got the words

F#m7 E7sus4 E7

It's a feeling that you can't control

Bm7 F#m7

I suppose it's like forgetting, losing who you are

F E

And at the same time something makes you whole

Am G F C

It's like that there's a music, playing in your ear

Am G F E7sus4 E7

And I'm listening, and I'm listening, and then I disappear

C Am

And then I feel a change, like a fire deep inside

Dm7 C/E D/F# G

Something bursting me wide open, impossible to hide

C C/Bb

And suddenly I'm flying, flying like a bird

F Fm

Like Electricity, electricity

C Gsus4 G C

Sparks inside of me, and I'm free, I'm free

A A/G

It’s a bit like being angry, it’s a bit like being scared

F#m7 E7sus4 E7

Confused and all mixed up and mad as hell

Bm7 F#m7

It’s like when you’ve been crying, and you’re empty and you’re full

F E

I don’t know what it is, it’s hard to tell,

Am G F C

It's like that there's a music, playing in your ear

Am G F E7sus4 E7

But the music is impossible, impossible to hear,

C Am

But then I feel it move me, like a burning deep inside

Dm7 C/E D/F# G

Something bursting me wide open, impossible to hide

C C/Bb

And suddenly I'm flying, flying like a bird

F Fm

Like Electricity, electricity

Sparks inside of me,

G Am

And I'm free, I'm free

Fm C

Electricity sparks inside of me

Gsus4 G F#m E D A/C#

And I'm free, I'm free

F E A

Oh, I'm free

About Electricity Chords by Elton John

Learn how to play Electricity by Elton John with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Electricity chords”, “Electricity guitar chords”, or “Elton John Electricity 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 Electricity chords and for experienced players who want accurate Electricity lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, A/G, F#m7, E7sus4, E7, Bm7.

FAQ — Electricity by Elton John

How do I play "Electricity" by Elton John on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Electricity" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Electricity" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Electricity"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Electricity" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Electricity" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Electricity" by Elton John with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Elton John below.

What key is "Electricity" in?

The chords for "Electricity" show the original chord names (including A, A/G, F#m7, E7sus4, E7, Bm7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.