Shadow Of A Man
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Intro Bb
[Verso 1]
Bb
Old town behind us
Gm
I used to fly
F
Pour yourself a drink
Eb
That's when I slide
Bb
Always looking for another way out
Gm
Never just at ease
F
When everybody settles down to revel
Eb
That's when I have to leave
[Pré-Refrão]
Eb
Staring down forever
F Gm
Feels like more than I can take
[Refrão]
Bb
This is all I am
Eb Bb
Here in Everdene
Eb Bb F
All I ever wanted was a reason to believe
Bb
But Ive been holding on to everything
Eb Bb
As tightly as I can
Eb Bb F
Oh my God, Im just a shadow of a man
Gm Bb Eb Bb
And its more than I can hold
[Verso 2]
Bb
I watch as they sit still
Gm
With my green eyes
F
All that I wish that I could be
Eb
Makes me a liar
Bb
I'm moving like a snake among the weeds
Gm
Why am I sly?
F Eb
I will never know what it means for you and I
[Pré-Refrão]
Eb
Staring down forever
F Gm
Feels like more than I can take
[Refrão]
Bb
This is all I am
Eb Bb
Here in Everdene
Eb Bb F
All I ever wanted was a reason to believe
Bb
But Ive been holding on to everything
Eb Bb
As tightly as I can
Eb Bb F
Oh my God, Im just a shadow of a man
Gm
'Cause I've stared over the edge
Eb Bb
And I've seen where it leads
Eb Bb
God, what I would give
F
If I could only feel at ease
Bb
And I'm holding on too tight
Eb Bb
Take this cup out of my hands
Eb Bb F
Oh my God, I'm just a shadow of a man
Gm F Bb Eb
And it's more than I can hold
Gm F Bb Eb Bb
More than I can hold
[Verso 3]
Bb
When it's quiet, when it's still
Eb Bb
Go easy if you can
Eb Bb F
Sometimes I thank God I'm just a shadow of a man
Bb
'Cause I've seen over the edge
Eb Bb
There's reason to believe
Eb Bb
I feel it pull too tight
F
Wrap its arms around me
How to play Shadow Of A Man
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.