It's a mnemonic device for the lines, bottom to top, on the treble staff.

Every Good Boy Does Fine

is the most common, but I prefer:

Elephants Got Big Dirty Feet



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You've got to know your limitations. I don't know what your limitations are. I found out what mine were when I was twelve. I found out that there weren't too many limitations, if I did it my way. -Johnny Cash

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-niteshift

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