Now playing

Eleanors Cake Which Ate Her

Chords

4.93 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Amajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/16

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 16Position: 4

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

Eadd9     -   0 2 2 1 0 2
Bsus2maj7/E   0 4 4 3 0 0
Eadd9   Bsus2maj7/E    E
Eadd9   Bsus2maj7/E    E
e|A--------4-----4h5p4--E7-------------|A7-5-4--------------E---------------|
B|------5----------------------------|------5---------------------------|
G|----6------------------------------|--------6-------------------------|
D|-6h7-------------------------------|-------------7-----6--------------|
A|-----------------------------------|----------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------|----------------------------------|
[Verse 1]
Eadd9My    oh my Bsus2maj7/Eoh             Emy
Eadd9Do you really have Bsus2maj7/Eto            cEry?
ACrying like a summer Erain
ALady let me ease your Epain
[Verse 2]
Eadd9Why     oh why Bsus2maj7/Eoh            wEhy
Eadd9Don't you spread your winds Bsus2maj7/Eand            Efly?
AFlying like an autumn Ewind
ALady did you lose a Efriend?
[Chorus 1]
AmDon't Am/Gbe   D7/F#sad   and Edown
ATake another look aEround
AMaybe what you've lost you've Efound
AmDon't Am/Gbe   D7/F#sad   and Edown
ATake another look aEround
AMaybe what you've lost you've Efound
[Instrumental]
Eadd9   Bsus2maj7/E    E
Eadd9   Bsus2maj7/E    E
A       E      A       E
Eadd9   Bsus2maj7/E    E
Eadd9   Bsus2maj7/E    E
A       E      A       E
[Chorus 2]
AmDon't Am/Gbe   D7/F#sad   and Edown
ATake another look aEround
AMaybe what you've lost you've Efound
AmDon't Am/Gbe   D7/F#sad   and Edown
ATake another look aEround
AMaybe what you've lost you've Efound
AmDon't Am/Gbe   D7/F#sad   and Edown
ATake another look aEround
AMaybe what you've lost you've Efound
************************************
| h  Hammer-on
| p  Pull-off
************************************

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Eleanors Cake Which Ate Her

by Kevin Ayers

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Am/G

D7/F#

Eadd9 - 0 2 2 1 0 2

Bsus2maj7/E 0 4 4 3 0 0

Eadd9 Bsus2maj7/E E

A E A E

e|--------4-----4h5p4--7-------------|7-5-4-----------------------------|

B|------5----------------------------|------5---------------------------|

G|----6------------------------------|--------6-------------------------|

D|-6h7-------------------------------|-------------7-----6--------------|

A|-----------------------------------|----------------------------------|

E|-----------------------------------|----------------------------------|

[Verse 1]

Eadd9 Bsus2maj7/E E

My oh my oh my

Eadd9 Bsus2maj7/E E

Do you really have to cry?

A E

Crying like a summer rain

A E

Lady let me ease your pain

[Verse 2]

Eadd9 Bsus2maj7/E E

Why oh why oh why

Eadd9 Bsus2maj7/E E

Don't you spread your winds and fly?

A E

Flying like an autumn wind

A E

Lady did you lose a friend?

[Chorus 1]

Am Am/G D7/F# E

Don't be sad and down

A E

Take another look around

A E

Maybe what you've lost you've found

Am Am/G D7/F# E

Don't be sad and down

A E

Take another look around

A E

Maybe what you've lost you've found

[Instrumental]

Eadd9 Bsus2maj7/E E

A E A E

Eadd9 Bsus2maj7/E E

A E A E

[Chorus 2]

Am Am/G D7/F# E

Don't be sad and down

A E

Take another look around

A E

Maybe what you've lost you've found

Am Am/G D7/F# E

Don't be sad and down

A E

Take another look around

A E

Maybe what you've lost you've found

Am Am/G D7/F# E

Don't be sad and down

A E

Take another look around

A E

Maybe what you've lost you've found

************************************

| h Hammer-on

| p Pull-off

************************************

About Eleanors Cake Which Ate Her Chords by Kevin Ayers

Learn how to play Eleanors Cake Which Ate Her by Kevin Ayers with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Eleanors Cake Which Ate Her chords”, “Eleanors Cake Which Ate Her guitar chords”, or “Kevin Ayers Eleanors Cake Which Ate Her 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 Eleanors Cake Which Ate Her chords and for experienced players who want accurate Eleanors Cake Which Ate Her lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Eadd9, E, A, B, G, D.

FAQ — Eleanors Cake Which Ate Her by Kevin Ayers

How do I play "Eleanors Cake Which Ate Her" by Kevin Ayers on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Eleanors Cake Which Ate Her" by Kevin Ayers on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Eleanors Cake Which Ate Her" by Kevin Ayers free?

Yes. The chords for "Eleanors Cake Which Ate Her" by Kevin Ayers are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Eleanors Cake Which Ate Her" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Eleanors Cake Which Ate Her"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Eleanors Cake Which Ate Her" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Eleanors Cake Which Ate Her" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Eleanors Cake Which Ate Her" by Kevin Ayers with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Kevin Ayers below.

What key is "Eleanors Cake Which Ate Her" in?

The chords for "Eleanors Cake Which Ate Her" show the original chord names (including Eadd9, E, A, B, G, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.