Shade
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Intro
D A G (x2)
Verse
D
I found a ring, deep inside a box
Bm
On a dead end street, and you were there watching me
Em
But I didn't know, I couldn't see
G
I was lost, asleep inside a fantasy
D
I love your hair in the mornings you know
Bm
You love to run wild, and let the mane flow
Em
But you run away, but we meet again soon
G
South of the border and over the moon
Bm A G
When you're gone it never feels right
Bm A G
It gets so cold in the dark of the night
[Refrão]D G
I only like the shade when you're blocking the light x2
D A G
Verse
D
I put the ring back where it belongs
Bm
It feels right, and you were wating up all night
Em
I didn't know if I went away
G
And got lost, that you'd still be there anyway
D
I figured out what you whispered that night
Bm
Somewhere the clouds touch the mountains just right
Em
Somewhere we're dancing and you're singing the tune
G
South of the border and over the moon
Bm A G
When you're gone it never feels right
Bm A G
It gets so cold in the dark of the night
[Refrão]D G
I only like the shade when you're blocking the light x2
D Cadd9
I only like the shade when you're blocking the light
G Em
I only like the shade when you're blocking the light
G D
I only like the shade when you're blocking the light
Solo
Em G Em G C
D Cadd9 G Em G (repeat til end)
How to play Shade
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.