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Tiny Dancer Chords

Elton John Intermediate Key of C 5 Chords 1 min read

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

C · F · G · Am · Em

Tiny Dancer Chords – Guitar

Elton John’s beautiful ode to the California music scene of the early 1970s features a memorable piano part that translates well to guitar. The song builds from intimate verses to a soaring chorus.

Piano Ballad Style (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use arpeggiated picking during the verses to mimic the piano feel. Switch to full strumming for the iconic chorus.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

Blue jean baby, L.A. lady

C F

Seamstress for the band

C F

Pretty eyed, pirate smile

Am G

You’ll marry a music man

Verse 2

C F

Ballerina, you must have

C F

Seen her dancing in the sand

C F

And now she’s in me, always with me

Am G

Tiny dancer in my hand

Chorus

F C

Hold me closer tiny dancer

F G C

Count the headlights on the highway

F C

Lay me down in sheets of linen

Am Em C

You had a busy day today

Ctap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · F · G · Am · Em

Tiny Dancer Chords – Ukulele

Elton John’s beautiful ode to the California music scene of the early 1970s features a memorable piano part that translates well to guitar. The song builds from intimate verses to a soaring chorus.

Piano Ballad Style (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use arpeggiated picking during the verses to mimic the piano feel. Switch to full strumming for the iconic chorus.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

Blue jean baby, L.A. lady

C F

Seamstress for the band

C F

Pretty eyed, pirate smile

Am G

You’ll marry a music man

Verse 2

C F

Ballerina, you must have

C F

Seen her dancing in the sand

C F

And now she’s in me, always with me

Am G

Tiny dancer in my hand

Chorus

F C

Hold me closer tiny dancer

F G C

Count the headlights on the highway

F C

Lay me down in sheets of linen

Am Em C

You had a busy day today

Ctap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · F · G · Am · Em

Tiny Dancer Chords – Piano

Elton John’s beautiful ode to the California music scene of the early 1970s features a memorable piano part that translates well to guitar. The song builds from intimate verses to a soaring chorus.

Piano Ballad Style (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use arpeggiated picking during the verses to mimic the piano feel. Switch to full strumming for the iconic chorus.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

Blue jean baby, L.A. lady

C F

Seamstress for the band

C F

Pretty eyed, pirate smile

Am G

You’ll marry a music man

Verse 2

C F

Ballerina, you must have

C F

Seen her dancing in the sand

C F

And now she’s in me, always with me

Am G

Tiny dancer in my hand

Chorus

F C

Hold me closer tiny dancer

F G C

Count the headlights on the highway

F C

Lay me down in sheets of linen

Am Em C

You had a busy day today

Ctap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · F · G · Am · Em

Tiny Dancer Chords – Banjo

Elton John’s beautiful ode to the California music scene of the early 1970s features a memorable piano part that translates well to guitar. The song builds from intimate verses to a soaring chorus.

Piano Ballad Style (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use arpeggiated picking during the verses to mimic the piano feel. Switch to full strumming for the iconic chorus.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

Blue jean baby, L.A. lady

C F

Seamstress for the band

C F

Pretty eyed, pirate smile

Am G

You’ll marry a music man

Verse 2

C F

Ballerina, you must have

C F

Seen her dancing in the sand

C F

And now she’s in me, always with me

Am G

Tiny dancer in my hand

Chorus

F C

Hold me closer tiny dancer

F G C

Count the headlights on the highway

F C

Lay me down in sheets of linen

Am Em C

You had a busy day today

Ctap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · F · G · Am · Em

Tiny Dancer Chords – Mandolin

Elton John’s beautiful ode to the California music scene of the early 1970s features a memorable piano part that translates well to guitar. The song builds from intimate verses to a soaring chorus.

Piano Ballad Style (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use arpeggiated picking during the verses to mimic the piano feel. Switch to full strumming for the iconic chorus.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

Blue jean baby, L.A. lady

C F

Seamstress for the band

C F

Pretty eyed, pirate smile

Am G

You’ll marry a music man

Verse 2

C F

Ballerina, you must have

C F

Seen her dancing in the sand

C F

And now she’s in me, always with me

Am G

Tiny dancer in my hand

Chorus

F C

Hold me closer tiny dancer

F G C

Count the headlights on the highway

F C

Lay me down in sheets of linen

Am Em C

You had a busy day today

Ctap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · F · G · Am · Em

Tiny Dancer Chords – Harmonica

Elton John’s beautiful ode to the California music scene of the early 1970s features a memorable piano part that translates well to guitar. The song builds from intimate verses to a soaring chorus.

Piano Ballad Style (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use arpeggiated picking during the verses to mimic the piano feel. Switch to full strumming for the iconic chorus.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

Blue jean baby, L.A. lady

C F

Seamstress for the band

C F

Pretty eyed, pirate smile

Am G

You’ll marry a music man

Verse 2

C F

Ballerina, you must have

C F

Seen her dancing in the sand

C F

And now she’s in me, always with me

Am G

Tiny dancer in my hand

Chorus

F C

Hold me closer tiny dancer

F G C

Count the headlights on the highway

F C

Lay me down in sheets of linen

Am Em C

You had a busy day today