Ain't That A Shame
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INTRO:
Eb
Shaaame...shaaaame..
#1.
Eb
You made me cry..when you saaaid goodbye..
Ab Eb
ain't that a shame? (shaaame) my tears fell like rain.(shaaaame.)
Ab Bb
Ain't that a shame? (shaaame) you're the one to bla-a-ame.(shaaame.)
Bb
Yeah, yeah.
#2.
Eb
Girl, you broke my heart..when you said we'll part..
Ab Eb
ain't that a shame? (shaaame) my tears fell like rain.(shaaame.)
Ab Bb
Ain't that a shame? (shaaame)you're the one to bla-a-ame.
Bb
Yeah, oh, c'mon, c'mon.
#3.
Eb
Oh, well, goodbye..although I'll cry..
Ab Eb
ain't that a shame? (shaaame)my tears fell like rain.
Ab Bb
Ain't that a shame? (shaaame)you're the one to blame.
(INTERLUDE:)
#4.
Eb
Oh, well, goodbye..although I'll cry..
Ab Eb
ain't that a shame?(shaaame) my tears fell like rain.
Ab Bb Ab Bb
Ain't that a shame? (shaaame)you're the one to blame.
OUTRO:
Eb
Shaaame..shaaame..ain't that a shaaaame? (x2) (Fade.)
How to play Ain't That A Shame
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eb. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.