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Elephants

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[Intro]
G   F
[Verse 1]
GIt’s the closing hour
but G7I don’t want to Cgo
I could stay aGfloat in Fyour Geyes
GI have seen the rocks where G7everyone gets Clost
but I won’t stray aGcross the Fwhite Gline
[Chorus]
Dmlet’s admit the wCorld don’t turn aGround us
it’s Dmacting like Cwe don’t eGxist
a Dmdrunk that’s Csleeping in the Gcorner
sweet Fdreams, make Cwaves, find Gbliss
[Verse 2]
Gwhen elephants go down
to G7the water hole at duCsk
they feel the saGme as uFs about Clife
Gwe all take a drink
as the sun G7begins to sCink
the alligator waits Gfor hFis tCime
[Chorus]
Dmlet’s admit the Cworld don’t turn around uGs
Dmit’s acting like we doCn’t exGist
Dma drunk that’s sleepinCg in the cornGer
Fsweet dreams, make Cwaves, finGd bliss
[Instrumental]
G   G7   C   G
[Bridge]
Eyou don’t have to say a Aword
Eyou don’t have to say a Aword
EI hear what you’re Dthinking
Eyou don’t have to say a Aword
Eyou don’t have to say a Aword
EI know what you’re Dthinking
[Verse 3]
Gyou say there’s no use
G7feeling lost and disCcontent
looking for a fGriend I Fcan truCst
Gfor all my intent
it hasn’t G7happened yCet
and now I come to you Gfor FinsiCght
[Chorus]
Dmlet’s admit the Cworld don’t turn around uGs
Dmit’s acting like we doCn’t exGist
Dma drunk that’s sleepinCg in the cornGer
Fsweet dreams, make Cwaves, finGd bliss

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Elephants

by Crowded House

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

G F

[Verse 1]

It’s the closing hour

G7 C

but I don’t want to go

G F G

I could stay afloat in your eyes

G G7 C

I have seen the rocks where everyone gets lost

G F G

but I won’t stray across the white line

[Chorus]

Dm C G

let’s admit the world don’t turn around us

Dm C G

it’s acting like we don’t exist

Dm C G

a drunk that’s sleeping in the corner

F C G

sweet dreams, make waves, find bliss

[Verse 2]

when elephants go down

G7 C

to the water hole at dusk

G F C

they feel the same as us about life

we all take a drink

G7 C

as the sun begins to sink

G F C

the alligator waits for his time

[Chorus]

Dm C G

let’s admit the world don’t turn around us

Dm C G

it’s acting like we don’t exist

Dm C G

a drunk that’s sleeping in the corner

F C G

sweet dreams, make waves, find bliss

[Instrumental]

G G7 C G

[Bridge]

E A

you don’t have to say a word

E A

you don’t have to say a word

E D

I hear what you’re thinking

E A

you don’t have to say a word

E A

you don’t have to say a word

E D

I know what you’re thinking

[Verse 3]

you say there’s no use

G7 C

feeling lost and discontent

G F C

looking for a friend I can trust

for all my intent

G7 C

it hasn’t happened yet

G F C

and now I come to you for insight

[Chorus]

Dm C G

let’s admit the world don’t turn around us

Dm C G

it’s acting like we don’t exist

Dm C G

a drunk that’s sleeping in the corner

F C G

sweet dreams, make waves, find bliss

About Elephants Chords by Crowded House

Learn how to play Elephants by Crowded House with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Elephants chords”, “Elephants guitar chords”, or “Crowded House Elephants 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 Elephants chords and for experienced players who want accurate Elephants lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, F, G7, C, Dm, E.

FAQ — Elephants by Crowded House

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Is "Elephants" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Elephants" in?

The chords for "Elephants" show the original chord names (including G, F, G7, C, Dm, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.