Shadows
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Intro
C
[Verso 1]
Fm Bbm
Shadows of a thousand faces keep on turning in your mind
C Fm
And forgotten names and places never really left behind
Fm Bbm
Is it here imagination seeking shelter from the rain
C F
Or a long self conversation once again
[Refrão]
Dm Gm
Shadows never point a finger at the things you say or do
C F
Silently they seem to linger any way you may run to
Dm Gm
Sharing every joy or torment, every laughter or despair
C Fm C Fm C
Facing you at any moment if you dare
[Verso 2]
Fm Bbm
Gentle past at once surrender at what you didn't understand
C Fm
Conquest of the night that ended holding you with trembling hands
Fm Bbm
In a book a fall leaf-clover marks the days at below
C F
Till she found that it was over long ago
[Refrão]
Dm Gm
Little thanks had most of meaning leaving only emptiness
C F
Tender words and simple feelings never eased your hungriness
Dm Gm
Yesterdays remain so sudden and tomorrows round the bend
C Fm C Fm C
Can you read the line that dark ends on your hand
Interlude
Fm Bbm C Fm
[Verso 3]
Fm Bbm
Both ends of a candle burning shine so brightly for a while
C F
Rancours of a life reflecting in your smile
[Refrão]
Dm Gm
Shadows never point a finger at the things you say or do
C F
Silently they seem to linger any way you may run to
Dm Gm
Sharing every joy or torment, every laughter or despair
C Dm
Facing you at any moment if you dare
Gm C F
Facing you at any moment if you dare
How to play Shadows
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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.