I Shall Be Released
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verse 1
G Am
They say every thing can be replaced.
Bm C/D C G
They say ev’ry distance, is not near.
G Am Bm G
So I remember, every face, of every man who put me here.
Chorus
G Am
I see my light, come shining
Bm Am G
From the west unto to the east.
G Am
Any day now, any day now.
Bm C/D G
I shall, be released.
verse 2
G Am
They say every man needs, protection.
Bm C/D C G
They say ev’ry man, must fall
G Am
I swear I see, my own reflection
Bm C/D C G
Somewhere so high, above the wall.
Chorus
G Am
I see my light, come shining
Bm Am G
From the west unto the east
G Am
Any day now, any day now
Bm C/D G
I shall, be released
Instrumental
| G | Am | Bm C/D | G |
| G | Am | Bm C/D | C G|
verse 3
G Am
Standin there in these, lonely crowds.
Bm C/D C G
A man who swears he's not to blame.
G Am
All day long I swear I hear him, shoutin so loud.
Bm C/D G
Crying out, he was framed.
Chorus
G Am
I see my light, come shining
Bm Am G
From the west unto the east
G Am
Any day now, any day now
Bm C/D G
I shall, be released.
Outro
G Am
I see my light, come shining
Bm Am G
From the west unto the east
G Am
Any day, now, any day now.
Bm C/D G
I shall, be released.
G Am
Any day now, any day now.
Bm C/D G
I shall, be released.
How to play I Shall Be Released
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 G. 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.