I Shall Be Released
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Intro: C
Dm Em
Any day now, any way now
C F C F C
I shall be released
Dm Em
They say everything can be replaced
F C
Yet every distance is not near
Dm Em
Though I remember every face
F C Cadd9 C
Of every man who put me here
[Refrão] Dm Em
I see my light come shining
F C
From the west down to the east
Dm Em
Any day now, any way now
F C
I shall be released
Dm Em
They say every man needs protection
F C
They say that every man must fall
Dm Em
Yet, I swear I see my reflection
F C Cadd9 C
Somewhere so high above this wall
[Refrão] Dm Em
I see my light come shining
F C
From the west down to the east
Dm Em
Any day now, any way now
F C
I shall be released
Instrumental: C Dm Em F C (2x)
Dm Em
Standing next to me in this lonely crowd
F C
A man who swears he's not to blame
Dm Em
All day long I hear him shouting so loud
F C Cadd9 C
Crying out that he was framed
[Refrão] Dm Em
I see my light come shining
F C
From the west down to the east
Dm Em
Any day now, any way now
F C
I shall be released
Dm Em
Any day now, any way now
N.C.
I shall be released
OUTRO: F C F C
How to play I Shall Be Released
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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.