It's A Shame
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Intro: A F#m E A F#m E F#m
A F#m
Well I walk the way you want me to
A F#m
And I'll talk the way you want me to
E D E
And I've tried to do all I can just to please you
A F#m
Well I work hard every day for you
A F#m
And I brought home all my pay for you
E D Dm E
And I've cried my tears through the rain night and again
[Refrão] A E A
And oh whoa girl, it's a shame
A Dm A
Oh whoa girl, it's a doggone shame
D A E A
We worked so hard, but it's all in vain
A E A
Oh whoa girl, it's a shame
A F#m A F#m
A F#m
Now I bought your gold and diamond rings
A F#m
And I brought you home your pretty things
E D E
And I thought I'd shown all the love I had for you, yes I did
A F#m
But as hard as I try it all falls through
A F#m
Well maybe I was born to be just your fool
E D Dm E
Trying to satisfy your every desire, each need you require
[Refrão] A E A
Well oh whoa girl, it's a shame
A Dm A
Oh whoa girl, it's a doggone shame
D A E A
I worked so hard, but it's all in vain
A E A
Oh whoa girl, it's a shame
A F#m A F#m E D Dm E
outro
A E
Oh whoa girl, it's a shame
A Dm A
Oh girl, it's a doggone shame
D A E A
We worked so hard, but it's all in vain
A E A
Oh whoa girl, it's a shame
A E A
Oh whoa girl, it's a shame
A E A
Oh girl, it's a doggone shame
D A E A
I worked so hard, but it's all in vain
A E A
Oh whoa, girl it's a shame
fades out
How to play It's A Shame
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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.