It's A Shame
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Intro: G A Bm C#m
A C#m
Oh I tried to get to you
A C#m
Pushing in vain to break me through
A C#m
I tried with all I had
A C#m
You left me standing empty handed
A
Well times has passed
C#m
Nothing ever lasts
F#m D
So now you confess that you need me
F#m D
And now you release what you're feeling
F#m D C#m E
But how is this suppose to ever be the same
A C#m
Oh it's a shame
A C#m
It's a shame
A C#m
Oh it's a shame
A C#m
And Oh, it's a shame
Yeaa
A C#m
You got the best of me
A C#m
Got me a reason, got me on my knees yea
A C#m
My love I lost my pride
A C#m
Searching for something I couldn't find
A C#m
Well the time apart has brought a change of heart
F#m D
And now you confess that you need me
F#m D
And now you you release what you're feeling
F#m D C#m E
But how is this suppose to ever be the same
A C#m
Oh it's a shame
A C#m
It's a shame
A C#m
Oh it's a shame
A C#m
And Oh, it's a shame
Yeaa
F#m D
Well you got the best of me
F#m D
I said love got the best of me
F#m D
Saying you got the best of me
F#m C#m E
And I'm afraid it will never be the same
A C#m
It's a shame
A C#m
It's a shame
A C#m
Oh it's a shame
A C#m
Oh, it's a shame
Yeaa
A C#m
It's a shame
A C#m
It's a shame
A C#m
Oh it's a shame
A C#m
Oh, it's a shame
Yeaa
A C#m
Well you got the best of me...
How to play It's A Shame
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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.