Shadowplay
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Intro (Riff x6):
C D E
C D E
C D E
C D E
C D E
C D E
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verse 1:
C D E
To the center of the city where all roads meet, waiting for you
C D E
To the depths of the ocean where all hopes sank, searching for you
C D E
I was moving through the silence without motion, waiting for you
C D E
In a room with a window in the corner I found truth
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Instrumental 1 (Riff x5):
C D E
C D E
C D E
C D E
C D E
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verse 2:
C D E
In the shadow play, acting out your own death, knowing no more
C D E
As the assassins all grouped in four lines, dancing on the floor
C D E
And with cold steel, odor on their bodies made a move to con-nect
C D E
But I could only stare in disbelief as the crowds all left
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Instrumental 2 (Riff x2)
C D E
C D E
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verse 3:
C D E
I did everything, everything I wanted to
C D E
I let them use you, for their own ends
C D E
To the center of the city in the night, waiting for you
C D E
To the center of the city in the night, waiting for you
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Outro (Riff x9):
C D E
C D E
C D E
C D E
C D E
C D E
C D E
C D E
C D E
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Dedicated to Ambient Story
How to play Shadowplay
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 C. 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.