Elton John - Hercules: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Hercules" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn Hercules Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Elton John
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Hercules" smoothly on your guitar.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
G Ooh I got a busted wing and a hornet sting C F C F C F C G/B Like an out of tune guitar Am G/B C Ooh she got Hercules on her side G And Diana in her eyes G Some men like the Chinese life C F C F C F C G/B Some men kneel and pray Am G/B C Ooh well I like women and I like wine G And I've always liked it that way F C/E G/D C G Always liked it that way Chorus: D G I can't dig it, the way she tease D G That old tough man routine up her sleeve C D Living and loving, kissing and hugging Em C G Living and loving with a cat named Hercules F C/E G/D C G A cat named Hercules Oh, and it hurts like hell to see my girl messin' with a muscle boy No Superman gonna ruin my plans Playin' with my toys Rich man sweatin' in a sauna bath Poor boy scrubbin' in a tub Me, I stay gritty up to my ears Washin' in a bucket of mud Washin' in a bucket of mud Chorus: I can't dig it, the way she tease That old tough-man routine up her sleeves Livin' and a-lovin', kissin' and a-huggin' Livin' and a-lovin' with a cat named Hercules A cat named Hercules But I can't dig it, the way she tease That old tough-man routine up her sleeves Livin' and a-lovin', kissin' and a-huggin' Livin' and a-lovin' with a cat named Hercules A cat named Hercules A cat named Hercules A cat named Hercules A cat named Hercules (Oh, yeah) (Yeah, yeah) You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsAm  C  D  E  Em  F  G  B  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Hercules" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Hercules" by Elton John.