Elton John - Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters" on your guitar with our chord guide. 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.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
C And now I know E7 Am C F C Dm Spanish Harlem are not just pretty words to say C I thought I knew E7 Am C F C Dm But now I know that rose trees never grow in New York City F C Dm C Until you've seen this trash can dream come true F C G C You stand at the edge while people run you through F C G C And I thank the Lord there's people out there like you F C Dm G I thank the Lord there's people out there like you Chorus: C A# While Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters F C Sons of bankers, sons of lawyers C F Turn around and say good morning to the night E7 Am G For unless they see the sky F C D But they can't and that is why F G F C They know not if it's dark outside or light This Broadway's got It's got a lot of songs to sing If I knew the tunes, I might join in I'd go my way alone I'd grow my own, my own seeds shall be sown in New York City Subway's no way for a good man to go down Rich man can ride, and the hobo, he can drown And I thank the Lord for the people I have found I thank the Lord for the people I have found Chorus And now I know "Spanish Harlem" are not just pretty words to say I thought I knew But now I know that rose trees never grow In New York City Subway's no way for a good man to go down Rich man can ride, and the hobo, he can drown And I thank the Lord for the people I have found I thank the Lord for the people I have found Chorus They know not if it's dark outside or light You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsAm  A#  C  D  Dm  E7  F  G  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 "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters" by Elton John.