Gimme Shelter
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: C#mCapotraste:
4th traste
[Tip]
* IMPORTANT: CAPO on 4th (Chords listed here are related to finger positions relative to
Capo)
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sngSHLSLuU Ive listed link here as its not that easy
to find
if you dont know this cover exists...
*** Dont think Ive ever seen Graham Lambert use a Capo so its possible he plays Barre
Chords
(C#m, A and B) on this but Im going with Capo as its easier and it sounds fine
**** During the first four runs of Am-F-G in Instrumental there doesnt seem to be much
guitar
its heavily bass, drum and organ typical for inspirals but on the 4th run the guitar
kicks
in with some arpegiated notes from the chords. You can experiment with what sounds good
here
or you can strum if you´d rather.
[Intro]
Am G F F (x2)
Am Am F G (x2)
[Verse 1]
Am
Oh, a storm is threat'ning
F G
My very life today
Am
If I don't get some shelter
F G
Oh yeah, I'm gonna fade away
[Chorus]
Am G F
War, children, it's just a shot away
F
It's just a shot away
Am G F
War, children, it's just a shot away
F
It's just a shot away
[Verse 2]
Am
Ooh, see the fire is sweepin'
F G
Through our street today
Am
It burns like a red coal carpet
F G
Mad bull lost your way
[Chorus]
Am G F
War, children, it's just a shot away
F
It's just a shot away
Am G F
War, children, it's just a shot away
F
It's just a shot away
[Verse 3]
Am
Oh, the flood is threat'ning
F G
My very life today
Am
Oh gimme gimme shelter
F G
Or else, I'm gonna fade away
[Chorus]
Am G F
War, children, it's just a shot away
F
It's just a shot away
Am G F
War, children, it's just a shot away
F
It's just a shot away
[Instrumental]
Am F G (x7)
[Outro]
Am G F
War, children, it's just a kiss away
F
It's just a kiss away
Am G F
War, children, it's just a kiss away
F
It's just a kiss away
Am G F
War, children, it's just a shot away
F
It's just a shot away
Am G F (x2)
Am
How to play Gimme Shelter
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.