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Sacrifice Chords

“Sacrifice” by Elton John guitar chords: in the key of C with the chords C, F, Dm and G. It's an intermediate arrangement — a nice step up as you improve. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:CFDmGAmEm7

Chords for Sacrifice

Key: CBPM: 90Difficulty: Intermediate
C
3
90
 It's a humanCsign
FWhen things goDmwrong
GWhen the scent of herClingers
AmAnd temptation'sDmstrong
GInto theAmboundary
FOf each marriedGman
GSweet deceit comesAmcalling
FAnd negativityGlands
GCold, coldCheart
FHard done byDmyou
GSome things lookCbetter, baby
FJust passingGthrough
 And it's no C sacrifice
CJust a simpleDmword
FIt's two heartsGliving
GIn two separateCworlds
CBut it's no sacrifice
 NoDmsacrifice
 It's noEm7sacrifice atCall
CMutual misunderstanding
FAfter theDmfact
GSensitivityCbuilds a prison
FIn the finalDmact
GWe loseAmdirection
FNo stone un-Gturned
GNo tears toAmdamn you
FWhen jealousyGburns
GCold, coldCheart
FHard done byDmyou
GSome things lookCbetter, baby
FJust passingGthrough
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About Sacrifice

Elton John's “Sacrifice” is a popular track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 6 chords — C, F, Dm, G, Am and Em7 — with the progression centred on C, F and Dm. It's a rewarding play once you're comfortable with open chords and basic transitions. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Sacrifice — FAQ

What key is “Sacrifice” in?

“Sacrifice” by Elton John is in the key of C. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Sacrifice”?

“Sacrifice” uses 6 chords: C, F, Dm, G, Am and Em7.

Is “Sacrifice” easy to play on guitar?

“Sacrifice” is rated Intermediate.

Who sings “Sacrifice”?

“Sacrifice” is performed by Elton John.