Elton John - Your Song
Hello! Below you'll find my "Your Song" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This classic Elton John has a gorgeous melody, lyrics, and a typically stunning piano part. It's not important to play note for note what he does on the recording, because he plays these songs different every time! But I give you options both to keep it simple, and to add arpeggios and flourishes in his style.
Enjoy!
Your Song Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Your Song:
Your Song Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
| Eb | Ab/Eb | Bb/Eb | Ab/Eb |
| Eb | Ab/Eb | Bb/Eb | Ab/Eb |
[Verse 1]
Eb Abmaj7 Bb/D Gm
It's a little bit funny, this feeling inside
Cm Cm/Bb Cm/A Ab6
I'm not one of those who can easily hide I
Eb/Bb Bb G/B Cm
Don't have much money, but boy if I did
Eb Fm
I'd buy a big house where
Ab Bb Bbsus4
We both could live
[Verse 2]
Eb Abmaj7 Bb/D Gm
If I was a sculptor, but then again, no
Cm Cm/Bb Cm/A Ab6
Or a man who makes potions in a travelling show I
Eb/Bb Bb G/B Cm
Know it's not much but it's the best I can do
Eb Fm Ab Eb Ebsus4
My gift is my song, and this one's for you
[Chorus]
Bb/D Cm Fm Ab
And you can tell everybody this is your song
Bb/D Cm Fm Ab
It may be quite simple but now that it's done
Cm Cm/Bb
I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind
Cm/A Ab6
That I put down in words
Eb/G Fm/Ab Ab Bb Bbsus4
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
[Interlude]
| Eb | Ab | Bb | Ab |
[Verse 3]
Eb Abmaj7 Bb/D Gm
I sat on the roof and kicked off the moss
Cm Cm/Bb Cm/A Ab6
Well a few of the verses, well they've got me quite cross
Eb/Bb Bb G/B Cm
But the sun's been quite kind, while I wrote this song
Eb Fm Ab Bb Bbsus4
It's for people like you that keep it turned on
Eb Abmaj7 Bb/D Gm
I sat on the roof and kicked off the moss
Cm Cm/Bb Cm/A Ab6
Well a few of the verses, well they've got me quite cross
Eb/Bb Bb G/B Cm
But the sun's been quite kind, while I wrote this song
Eb Fm Ab Bb Bbsus4
It's for people like you that keep it turned on
[Verse 4]
Eb Abmaj7 Bb/D Gm
So excuse me forgetting, but these things I do
Cm Cm/Bb Cm/A Ab6
You see I've forgotten if they're green or they're blue
Eb/Bb Bb G/B Cm
Anyway, the thing is, what I really mean
Eb Fm Ab. Eb Ebsus4
Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen
[Chorus]
Bb/D Cm Fm Ab
And you can tell everybody this is your song
Bb/D Cm Fm Ab
It may be quite simple but now that it's done
Cm Cm/Bb
I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind
Cm/A Ab6
That I put down in words
Eb/G Fm/Ab Ab Bb Bbsus4
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
[Outro]
Cm Cm/Bb
I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind
Cm/A Ab6
That I put down in words
Eb/G Fm/Ab Ab (Eb)
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
| Eb | Ab/Eb | Bb/Eb | Ab/Eb | Eb |
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
Your Song Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Your Song" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Your Song" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
