Shadows Of San Francisco
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[Verso 1]
G C
When we're old will we remember
D G
All those days we spent together?
Em C
Will we walk along that road you rode
G D G
Into all the stars of California
C
You say "I'll have another coffee blend"
D G
Then "I wish this day would never end"
Em
Well brother, don't look now but
C
There's a shadow -
G D G
How it crawls down your neck to your shoulder
G
And we didn't even get to say goodbye
C
If we could travel through time
Cm
Even just a few days
G
Well you know we would
Em C
We would... (Oh!)
D
But you'll never know
[Verso 2]
G C
And I hope we will remember
D G
All those few nights we spent together
Em C G
Chasing trolley cars and hopping bars until
D G
Someone left California
C
But when no one called at twilight
D G
You know that almost ruined my night
Em C
And I had to see a movie and be
G D G
Lulled by the sounds of California
G
No we didn't even get to say goodbye
C
And when we travelled through time
Cm
Well, we couldn't even change a thing
G
That we thought we could
Em C
We could... (Oh!)
D
But you'll never know
Solo
G D Em Am G D Am C G
Outro
D
Shadows of San Francisco
Em Am
I hope this day won't end
G D
And stars of California
Am C G
Shine around the bend
N.C.
Shadows of San Francisco
I hope this day won't end
And stars of California
Shine around the bend
How to play Shadows Of San Francisco
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What is the starting chord?
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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.