Shadow Boxers
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Intro:
Em D G Am D
[Verso 1]
Em D G Am
Shadowboxers face the wall
D
Not to be alone
G Bm
They prayed it isn't so
C Em
There must be somewhere they can go
A G
They'll never fall
Cm D
Or take chances at all
[Verso 2]
Em D G Am
Taking back the things they've said
D G
No longer seeing red
Bm
Shadows on a wall
C Em
There must be something we don't know
A G
They'll never fall
Cm D
Or take chances at all
[Verso 3]
F C G
And even if cars park where they say they will be
G Em F
Will that bring us all joy and added security
C D
When not even the lonely are allowed to feel free
F C G
And no one feels guilty by 11 am
G Em F
Not even the truants or adulterous men
C D
For they only break what they think they can mend
[Verso 4]
Em D G Am
But there are times when we must pay
D G
For decisions that we've made
Bm C
Whether deceiving or deceived
There was a time
Em
I did believe
A G
That we'd never fall
Cm D
Take chances at all
Instrumental:
Em D G Am D G Bm
C Em C#m A G Cm D
And shadow boxes face the wall
Am D G
Not to be alone
How to play Shadow Boxers
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 Em. 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.