My Shadow
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( D7M A F#m E )
It’s time to make a start
To get to know your heart
Time to show your face
Time to take your place
( D7M A F#m E )
In every speck of dust
In every universe
When you feel most alone
You will not be alone
D
Just shine a light on me
E D E
Shine a light
D
I’ll shine a light on you
E D
Shine a light
E F#m E D
And you will see my shadow
E D
On every wall
F#m E D
And you will see my footprints
E D
On every floor
( D7M A F#m E )
( D7M A F#m E )
It only takes a spark
To tear the world apart
These tiny little things
That make it all begin
D
Just shine a light on me
E D E
Shine a light
D
I’ll shine a light on you
E D
Shine a light
E F#m E D
And you will see my shadow
E D
On every wall
E D
And you will see my reflection
E D
In your freefall
( F#m E D )
Ooooooooh
Ooh ooh
Ooooooooh
Ooooh ooh
D
Just shine a light on me
E D E
Shine a light
D
I’ll shine a light on you
E D
Shine a light
D A E F#m
Cuz when your back’s against the wall
D A E F#m
That’s when you show no fear at all
D A E F#m
And when you’re running out of time
D A E F#m
That’s when you hitch your star to mine
D A
We won’t be leaving by the same road (4x)
E F#m D A Esus4
That we came by
( D E )
Ooooooooh
Ooh ooh
Ooooooooh
Ooooh ooh ooh
How to play My Shadow
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D7M. 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.