It's a shame
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Intro Am – Dm – F – E x2
Am Dm F E
I thought they said you wanted me I wanted you
Am Dm F E C
And in my mind I married you at least a dosing time that day
Bb Am
Oh what a night to remember
F G
I still keep carrying on
A
Its’ a shame
F G F
I always seem to reach you out of time
A
It’s a shame
F G F
I always meet you when it’s just goodbye
Am – Dm – F - E
It’s a shame
When comes the day when you want me - I still want you
And even though it’s not the same – well you can run but you cannot hide
Oh surely I will arrive soon
and cure these hidden wounds
Its’ a shame…
Its’ a shame…
F G A A
….I always meet you when it’s just goodbye
Dm Am
Oh the solitude will not hurt me baby
Dm F G
If I could get to know you better would it be better
Its’ a shame…
Its’ a shame
I always seem to reach you out of time
It’s a shame
I always meet you when it’s just goodbye….. It’s a shame
Outtro Am – Dm – F – E x4 (baby it’s a shame)
How to play It's a shame
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.