Shadows
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Intro:
F
G C G C F (x2)
Verse: 1
G C
Whether we're wrong
G C
or whether we're right
F G C
It will be the same
G C
We make our choices
G C
deep in the night
F G C
It's a dreamer's game
Pre-Chorus:
F
You've been told proceed with caution
Am F
I've been told that, too
F
We heed those voices a little too often
C G
It's just me and you
[Refrão]
C
Two silhouettes
F G C
in a picture window frame
G C
Two long shadows
G C F
under the moonlight again
Interlude: G C G C F (x2)
Verse: 2
G C
You know my story
G C
better than most,
F G C
you played a leading part
G C
You only had
G C
a couple of lines,
F G C
but you know the script by heart
Pre-Chorus
F
You've been thinking 'bout living in this world
Am F
alone without a friend
F
We heed those voices a little too often,
C G
but it's just me and you
[Refrão]
C
Two silhouettes
F G C
in a picture window frame
G C
Two long shadows
G C F
under the moonlight again
Interlude: G C G C F (x2)
Coda
G C
Your beautiful shadow
G C F
reaching out to mine
G C
We're just shadows
G C F
chasing after time
G C
Our two shadows
G C F
merging into one
G C
We're just shadows
G C F
caught in morning sun
Outro: G C G C F (x2)
How to play Shadows
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 F. 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.