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Pinball Wizard

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[Intro]
  Cm     Cmadd11G/B   G/B
|      |  |     |     |
  Bb6   Ab6    Csus/GG       Ab    G
|     |      |  |       |     |      |
(Piano arpeggiated)
  F/C   C
|     |       | x4
[Verse 1]
     C
Ever since I was a young boy I played the silver ball.
     Bb
From Soho down to Brighton, I must have played them all.
      Ab
But I ain't seen nothing like him in any amusement hall.
     Gsus4               G                   CC BbEbFsusF
                                          |:          :|
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball.
[Verse 2]
   C
He stands like a statue, becomes part of the machine.
Bb
Feeling all the bumpers, always playing clean.
   Ab
He plays by intuition, the digit counters fall.
     Gsus4               G                   CC BbEbFsusF
                                          |:          :|
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball.
[Chorus]
       F  G    C             F      G    C
He's a pinball wizard, there has to be a twist.
  F  G    C            Eb            Bb    Eb/Bb   Bb   Eb/Bb
A pinball wizard's got such a supple wrist.
Bb7       Ab     Eb/G  Bb                         Bb       Ab  Eb/G      Bb
How do you think he  does it?  (I don't know.)  What makes him so good?
[Verse 3]
   C
He ain't got no distractions, can't hear no buzzers and bells.
Bb
Don't see lights a-flashing, he plays by sense of smell.
Ab
Always has a replay, never tilts at all.
     Gsus4               G                   CC BbEbFsusF
                                          |:          :|
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball.
[Chorus]
   F     G       C         F      G        C
He can't beat me now, I've always been the champ.
  F    G     C          Eb                    Bb    Eb/Bb   Bb   Eb/Bb
I know every trick - no freak's gonna beat my hand.
[Instrumental]
(4/4 bars)
   BbAb   EbBb
|:     |     :| x4
(Piano arpeggiated)
  F/CC
|  |   | x2
[Verse 4]
     C
Even on my usual table he can beat my best.
       Bb
His disciples lead him in, and he just does the rest.
       Ab
He got crazy flipper fingers - I never seen him fall.
     Gsus4               G                   CC BbEbFsusF
                                          |:          :|
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball.
  F        F        G        G
|  / / / |  / / / |  / / / |  / / / |
[Chorus]
       G  A    D             G      A    D
He's a pinball wizard, there has to be a twist.
  G  A    D            F             C     F/C  C  F/C  C   C
A pinball wizard's got such a supple wrist.
       G  A    D            G        A        D
He's a pinball wizard, he's scored a trillion more.
  G  A    D           F                   C    F/C
A pinball wizard, the world's new pinball lord.
C               D    D            E    E
   He's scorin' more.   He scored more.
[Instrumental]
(4/4 bars)
   DmG
|:     :| x16
[Chorus]
  G       A D       G     A     D
I thought I was the Bally table king
    GA   D        F               C  F/CC   D   D   E
                                |     |   |   |   | 
but I just handed my pinball crown to him.        To him.   To him
[Instrumental]
  C Bb F C
|    |     |

Pinball Wizard chords and lyrics

Free chords for Pinball Wizard by Elton John. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
| Cm     | Cmadd11 | G/B    | G/B    |
| Bb6    | Ab6     | Csus/G | G      | Ab    | G     |
(Piano arpeggiated)
| F/C    | C      | x4
[Verse 1]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
[Chorus]
[Instrumental]
(4/4 bars)
|: Bb  Ab  |  Eb  Bb :| x4
(Piano arpeggiated)
| F/C | C  | x2
[Verse 4]
| F / / / | F / / / | G / / / | G / / / |
[Chorus]
[Instrumental]
(4/4 bars)
|: Dm  G  :| x16
[Chorus]
[Instrumental]
| C  Bb | F  C  |

Pinball Wizard Chords by Elton John

Learn how to play Pinball Wizard by Elton John with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Pinball Wizard chords”, “Pinball Wizard guitar chords”, or “Elton John Pinball Wizard 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 Pinball Wizard chords and for experienced players who want accurate Pinball Wizard lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Cm, Cmadd11, G/B, Bb6, Ab6, Csus/G.

Frequently asked questions about Pinball Wizard

How do I play "Pinball Wizard" by Elton John on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Pinball Wizard" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Pinball Wizard"?

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

Is "Pinball Wizard" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Pinball Wizard" 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 "Pinball Wizard" in?

The chords for "Pinball Wizard" show the original chord names (including Cm, Cmadd11, G/B, Bb6, Ab6, Csus/G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.