Gun Shy
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Intro:
C# A E
A E
C#
What you were, what it was
A E
You were fixing to get lost
C#
I tried to tame you
A E
It wasn't long till you had taken off
B F# A E
Lightly, I was on your mind
B F# A E
Lonely on the road at night
C#
You were still the wild one
A E
But what is it you are running from?
C#
A scared life
A E
You're staring down the barrel of a gun
C#
No pistol could get you
A E
No rifle could shoot fast enough
C#
Some try to love you
A E
But it's never long before you shake them off
B F# A E
Lightly, I was on your mind
B F# A E
Lonely on the road at night
B F# A E
Lights so low, a glare in your eyes
B F# A E
Jump the gun and you were too shy
B F# A E
Lightly, I was on your mind
B F# A E
Lonely on the road at night
B F# A E
Lights so low, a glare in your eyes
B F# A E
Jump the gun and you were too shy
C# A E
A E
How to play Gun Shy
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 C#. 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.