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White Elephant

Professional Quotient

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for White Elephant by Professional Quotient in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 2020s Genre: Pop Theme: Family Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Amaj7   E/G#   F#m7   Dmaj7

Intro
Amaj7Invites Went Out The Dates Been Locked In Tight
E/G#Ten Dollar Limit But Nobody Plays It Right
F#m7We All Bring Something Awful Or A Trinket We Regret
Dmaj7A Relic From The Closet Or The Weirdest Thing You've Met
Amaj7There's A Singing Fish On A Plaque And A Shirt That's Size Three
E/G#A Half Burned Candle Jar For All The World To See
F#m7We Wrap Them Up So Fancy With Ribbons Bows And Flair
Dmaj7Pretending This Disaster Brings Some Holiday Cheer To Share

Verse 1
Amaj7We Circle Round The Presents The Numbers Have Been Drawn
E/G#That Anxious Buzzing Feeling It Lingers On And On
F#m7The Host Recites The Rules You Can Open Or You Steal
Dmaj7And That's When Christmas Chaos Becomes A Holiday Ordeal

Pre-Chorus
Amaj7White Elephant White Elephant The Thieving Holiday
Dmaj7We Sanctify The Stealing In A Jolly Sort Of Way
Bm7White Elephant White Elephant A Festive Petty Crime
E7If You Love It Better Guard It You're Just Buying Time

Chorus
Amaj7Number One Unwraps A Mug It Says Worlds Best Boss
Dmaj7Number Two Gets A Movie Flop It's Truly At A Loss
Bm7Then Gasp A Sudden Shimmer A Treasure Gleams In Sight
E7A Gift Card Maybe Fancy Wine Pure Christmas Delight
Amaj7They Clutch It Like Salvation Their Joy Cannot Be Faked
Dmaj7But Just When They Exhale It's Stolen Cleanly Taken

Verse 2
Amaj7We Circle Round The Presents The Numbers Have Been Drawn
E/G#That Anxious Buzzing Feeling It Lingers On And On
F#m7The Host Repeats The Rules You Can Open Or You Steal
Dmaj7And That's When Merry Mischief Becomes The Christmas Deal

Pre-Chorus
Amaj7White Elephant White Elephant The Thieving Holiday
Dmaj7We Justify The Taking In A Truly Festive Way
Bm7White Elephant White Elephant A Gloriously Crooked Time
E7If You Love It Someone's Grabbing It's The Gift Exchange Crime

Bridge
F#m7It's The Only Day Each Year You Can Look A Friend In The Eye
Dmaj7And Say That's Mine Now Merry Christmas Goodbye
Bm7A Carnival Of Chaos A Jungle Made Of Bows
E7Where Even Grandma's Plotting How The Swapping Really Goes
F#m7Until The Next One Steals It Back

Final Chorus
Amaj7White Elephant White Elephant The Thieving Holiday
Dmaj7We Celebrate The Stealing In A Cheerful Twisted Way
Bm7White Elephant White Elephant The Merriest Of Crimes
E7If You Want It You Will Lose It It's Tradition Every Time

Outro
F#m7You Can't Keep It No You Can Keep It
Dmaj7It's Been Frozen Stolen Claimed
Bm7Happy Stealing Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Also available in: Gmaj7 (Original) C D E

FAQ

What are the chords for White Elephant?

The chords for White Elephant are: Amaj7, E/G#, F#m7, Dmaj7, Bm7, E7

What is the original key of White Elephant?

The original key is Gmaj7.

What is the difficulty of playing White Elephant?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play White Elephant in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can White Elephant be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play White Elephant on ukulele?

Chord White Elephant can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in White Elephant?

White Elephant uses 6 chords: Amaj7, E/G#, F#m7, Dmaj7, Bm7, E7

What is the easiest way to play White Elephant?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was White Elephant released in?

White Elephant was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for White Elephant?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch White Elephant to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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