Shadows
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Capo 2
Em G Em G Em A(sus2)
I was born on a dark gray morn’ splashed before I crawled
And I was raised in a deep dark cave where the shadows danced on walls
And late one fall as I stood up tall the winds began to swirl
And then one morning a gorgeous storm I began to wrap around the world
C G C G
After all and all is well I feel the same
C D G
I’m just casting shadows on the wall
C G C G
I’ve come now to the place from which I came
C D G
And I’m just casting shadows on the wall
Em G Em G Em A(sus2)
The aftermath of a traveled path is a weary scrambled grave
And restless hearts will falsely start with a world about to cave
C G C G
After all and all is well I feel the same
C D G
I’m just casting shadows on the wall
C G C G
I’ve come now to the place from which I came
C D G Em
And I’m just casting shadows on the wall
C G Em D C
And oh I ran, and oh I ran, and oh I ran
Em
Right or wrong, I’m right from where I came
Em G Em G Em A(sus2)
And oh I ran all across the land, I’m right from where I came
In all my glory I will tell my story of how I went insane
Em
I went insane
C G Em D C
And oh I ran, and oh I ran, and oh I ran
Em
Right or wrong, I’m right from where I came
C G C G
After all and all is well I feel the same
C D G
I’m just casting shadows on the wall
C G C G
I’ve come now to the place from which I came
C D Em
And I’m just casting shadows on the wall (3x)
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 Em. 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.