I Shall Be Released
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A Bm
They say everything can be replaced
C#m Bm A E7
Yet every distance is not near
A Bm
So I remember every face
C#m Bm A E7
Of every man who put me here
A Bm
I see my light come shining
C#m Bm A
From the west unto the east
A
Any day now
Bm
Any day now
C#m Bm A
I shall be released
A Bm
They say every man needs protection
C#m Bm A E7
They every man must fall
A Bm
Yet I swear I see my reflection
C#m Bm A E7
Somewhere so high above the wall
A Bm
I see my light come shining
C#m Bm A
From the west unto the east
A
Any day now
Bm
Any day now
C#m Bm A
I shall be released
A Bm
Well onder stands a man in this lonely crowd
C#m Bm A E7
A man who swears he not to blame
A Bm
All day long I hear him cry shouting loud
C#m Bm A E7
Calling out that he's been framed
A Bm
I see my light come shining
C#m Bm A
From the west unto the east
A
Any day now
Bm
Any day now
C#m Bm A
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 A. 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.