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Key
F Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Gm · C · F · Bb · Db · Eb
One of Elton John’s most beloved songs with a wistful melody and memorable chord progression.
Piano Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret and play Em, A, D, G, Bb, C shapes for easier fingering.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
Gm
When are you gonna come down
C
When are you going to land
F
I should have stayed on the farm
Bb
Should have listened to my old man
Verse 2
Gm
You know you can’t hold me forever
C
I didn’t sign up with you
F
I’m not a present for your friends to open
Bb Db Eb
This boy’s too young to be singing the blues
Chorus
F A Bb
So goodbye yellow brick road
Db Eb
Where the dogs of society howl
F A
You can’t plant me in your penthouse
Bb Db Eb
I’m going back to my plough
Verse 3
F A Bb
Back to the howling old owl in the woods
Db Eb F
Hunting the horny-back toad
F A Bb
I’ve finally decided my future lies
Db F
Beyond the yellow brick road