Shadow On The Wall
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Intro
Am D
Am D G
G C G
Am D Am
Am D
Shadow on the wall,
Am D G
Shadow on the wall!
G C G
Shadow on the wall,
Am
Shadow on the wall,
D Am
Like a shadow on the wall !
Am G
Treat me like a prisoner, treat me like a fool,
G Em Am G D
Treat me like a loser, use me as a tool.
Am G
Waste me till I'm hungry, lose me in the cold,
G Em Am D Am
Treat me like a criminal, just a shadow on the wall.
Am D
Shadow on the wall,
Am D G
Shadow on the wall !
G C G
Shadow on the wall,
Am
Shadow on the wall,
D Am
Like a shadow on the wall !
Am G
Treat me like I'm evil, freeze me till I'm cold,
G Em Am G D
Beat me till I'm feeble, grind me till I'm old.
Am G
Wire me till I'm tired, push me till I fall,
G Em Am D Am
Treat me like a criminal, just a shadow on the wall.
Am D
Shadow on the wall,
Am D G
Shadow on the wall !
G C G
Shadow on the wall,
Am
Shadow on the wall,
D Am
Like a shadow on the wall !
How to play Shadow On The Wall
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.