12 Chords used in the song: F, C, Dm, Bb, Gm, Eb, Db, Ab, C7, A7, D7, A
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Tuning: Standard
Intro:
F -C-Dm-C-Bb-C-F
Verse 1:
Gm C
When are you gonna come down
F Bb
When are you going to land
Gm C
I should have stayed on the farm, should have
F F
listened to my old man
Gm C
You know you can't hold me forever
F Bb
I didn't sign up with you
Eb C
I'm not a present for your friends to open
F F
This boy's too young to be singing the
Db Eb Ab Db Db C7
blues... Ah...... Ah....
Chorus:
F A7
So Goodbye yellow brick road
Bb F
where the dogs of society howl
D7 Gm
You can't plant me in your penthouse
C F
I'm going back to my plow
Dm A
Back to the howling old owl in the woods
Bb Db
Hunting the horny black toad
Db Eb F C Dm F
... Oh I've finally decided my future lies
Bb C
Beyond the yellow brick
Db Eb Ab Db Db C F
road... Ah..... Ah......
Verse 2:
What do you think you'll do then?
I bet to shoot down your plane
It'll take you a couple of vodka and tonics
to set you on your feet again
Maybe you'll get a replacement
There's plenty like me to be found
Mongrels who ain't got a penny
Sniffing for titbits like you on the
ground... Ah.... Ah....
Chorus
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LanaFH
(Ottawa)
The A flat chord should start on the third fret, not the second (chord diagram is incorrect).
02 Jul 2024
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About this song: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
"Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" is a ballad performed by musician Elton John. The song was written by Bernie Taupin and composed by John for his album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Its musical style and production is heavily influenced by 1970s soft rock. It was widely praised by critics, and some critics have named it John's best song. The song was released in 1973 as the album's second single, and entered the Top Ten in both the United Kingdom and the United States. It was one of John's biggest hits, and surpassed the previous single in sales and popularity quickly following its release.