Shame
View chords used in this chart
Intro: Em Esus4 Em Esus4 Em Esus4 Em
Verse
Em
Though I am weak and sometimes weary
G D
In times of trial I hide my face
Am Em
In the balance judge me wholly
C B7
Please don't judge me by my shame
Em
In dark hours of confrontation
G D
When words may fall too soon to unsay
Am Em
Don't mistake them for my true meaning
C B7 Em Esus4 Em
They are measures Of my shame
[Refrão]
C G
I have tried to live life humbly
Bm C
Not a coward ..... Not in vain
C Am
When my meekness overcomes me
C B7 Em Esus4 Em
Remember me not my shame ..... Not my shame
Verse
Em
I am small and self-conscious
G D
Every mirror relects the grain
Am Em
Judge my essence by my kinships
C B7
Remember me not my shame
Em
I am weak.....sometimes weary
G D
Sometimes small, I hide away
Am Em
When my hours are all accounted
C B7 Em Esus4 Em
Please don't bind me to my shame
[Refrão]
C G
I have tried to Live life humbly
Bm C
Not a coward Not in vain
C Am
When my meekness Overcomes me
C B7 Em
Remember me not my shame ..... Not my shame
Bridge
Em G D Am Em C B7 Em Esus4 Em
[Refrão]
C G
I have tried to Live life humbly
Bm C
Not a coward Not in vain
C Am
When my meekness Overcomes me
C B7 Em Esus4 Em
Remember me Not my shame ..... Not my shame
Esus4 Em Esus4 Em Esus4 Em
How to play Shame
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.