It's a Shame
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Solo Intro
B9 F#
I hate to be, to be the one
C#m
Who's given up
E
And feels that all our hope is gone
B9 F#
But what I thought was a miracle
C#m E
Just turned into the same old
Problem that it was
E E/D# E E/D#
She longs for better days
C#m B9 E
She's always been afraid
[Refrão] C#m E
It's a shame, oh it's a shame
B9 F#
That you are throwing your whole life away
C#m E
It's a shame, oh it's a shame
B9 F#
I wonder if you're ever going to change
E E ^ F#/E ^ E
It's a shame
B9 F#
Ever since I can recall
C#m E
She has been so afraid
Of you losing it all
B9
What do you want
F#
Do you even know
C#m E
And is it worth the pain
We all have to endure
E E/D# E E/D#
She longs for better days
C#m B9 E
She's always been afraid
C#m E
It's a shame, oh it's a shame
B9 F#
That you are throwing your whole life away
C#m E
It's a shame, oh it's a shame
B9 F#
I wonder if you're ever going to change
E
You left her without leaving
B9
You hit her without swinging
F# C#m
You took away without giving a thing
E
Except for pain and sorrow
B9
I'm praying that tomorrow
A F#
You will open up your eyes and see
Repeat Chorus
C#m E B9 F# C#m E B9
Solo Intro
How to play It's a Shame
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B9. 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.