Permission To Shine
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[Intro: ]
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G D A G D A
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b---8--7-5--- -------5------5- ---8--7-5--- -------5---10--
g----------7- --6--7------7--- ----------7- --6--7---------
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Verse: A Asus2 Asus4 A D E
A E D D D Esus4
A Asus2 Asus4 A
Hey, what would you say
D E
If I can't play the hero tonight
A E D A
Cos lately I've been feeling like
D Esus4
I can't get anything right
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B D D
F#m Bsus2
I've been fading into the woodwork again
F#m Bsus2
And I'm feeling like I just wanna hide
B
But guess what
I'm gonna try something just
D
A little bit different this time
A E D A
I'm gonna give myself permission to shine
D
I'm gonna shine so bright
Esus4
Gonna make every head wanna turn
You're finally gonna see me
A E D A
Give myself permission to shine
D
Gonna light up the night
E
Shine a little of my light on the world
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Break:
G D A
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A Asus2 Asus4 A
I've been crazy
D E
I've been holding myself back for so long
A E D A
I've got so much I can give
D Esus4
Don't wanna be afraid to be wrong
F#m Bsus2
You know I'm not too good at too many things
F#m
But I've been getting real good
Bsus2
At getting down on myself
B
But guess what
D
I'm gonna try to break free from this prison I've built
Chorus
Break:
G D A G D A
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G D A
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B
Oh, that's right
I'm gonna try something just
B
A little bit different this time
Chorus
A E D A
(Give myself permission to shine)
D
I wanna light up the night
E
Shine a little of my light on the world
A E D x6
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End:
G D A
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How to play Permission To Shine
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.