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GBm/F#FEsus4E
AmC/GD7/F#Gsus4-G
EmCDsus4D/F#G
EmCDsus4D/F#EmG/DD7
GPeering out of tiny eyes
TheBm/F# grubby hands that gripped the rail
FWiped the window clean of frost
C/EAs the morning air laid Gon the latch
A whistle awakened someone there
Next door to the nursery just down the hall
A strange new sound you never heard before
A strange new sound that makes boys explore
Tread neat so small those little feet
Amid the morning his small heart beats
So much excitement yesterday
That must be rewarded must be displayed
AmLarge hands lift himD through the air D/C
Bm7Excited eyes cEsus4ontain him therEe
CThe eyes of those he Gloves and knows
F6But what's this extra beDsus4d just hereD7
His puzzled head tipped to one side
Amazement swims in those bright green eyes
Glancing down upon this thing
That make strange sounds, strange sounds that sing
In those silent happy seconds
That surround the sound of this event
A parent smile is made in moments
They have made for you a friend
AmAnd all you ever Dsus4learned from them D
Bm7Until you grew much older Esus4 E
AmDid not compare with when thCey said
GThis is your brBmand new brothEmer G7
Cmaj7+9This is youD6r brand new broGther D/F#
Cmaj7/EThis is yourDsus4 brand nDew brotGher

From the archive

Visitor comments from the original site (2009–2021).

  • Billy · 2009-09-01

    Very very nice

  • Kris · 2010-06-30

    Do you only have the first nine albums? Anything post Captain Fantasic?

  • mg · 2010-06-30

    The first few albums have been added to the new site. The old site can be found at http://2008.eltonjohnchords.com. I will work on getting more albums up as I find time. I'm pretty bus this summer, but if you really need a song feel free to message me and I may be able to e-mail it to you. Marcel

  • Mike · 2010-07-18

    Its not easy to play and sing this song....Tears roll down my wifes face and mine!..Sometimes I get through it!...Great song

  • paul · 2011-02-08

    i rember getting this album i must have been 17. this song just stood out thanks for the cords, thats how i play if i know song and have the cords ui can play by ear(i have to use fingers) and my tyros4 dose the rest. with my first granchild due any time this song means even more