Shame
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(Intro)
Eb
(Verse)
Eb
What you heard is true.
G
The disappointing truth
C
Cause I don't like to lose
Ab
Shame on me shame on me
Eb G
Promises I made and bills I never paid
C
Another missed birthday
Ab
Shame on me, shame on me
Eb
Bridges that I burned and lovers that I hurt
Bb
Lessons never learned
(no chord)
Shame on me shame on me
[Refrão]Eb Gm
Hey I'm not trying to be perfect
Cm
It's not like it's worth it
Ab
Everyone hurts the same
Eb Gm
Hey I'm not trying to be special
Cm
Cause I aint no angel
Ab
Everyone hurts the same
Eb
What a shame
(Verse)
Eb
I repeat my words
Gm
Sometimes they seem rehearsed
Cm
And I speak out of turn
Ab
Shame on me shame on me
Eb
Bridges that I burned and lovers that I hurt
Bb
Lessons never learned
(no chord)
Shame on me shame on me
[Refrão]Eb Gm
Hey I'm not trying to be perfect
Cm
It's not like it's worth it
Ab
Everyone hurts the same
Eb Gm
Hey I'm not trying to be special
Cm
Cause I aint no angel
Ab
Everyone hurts the same, what a shame
(bridge)
Bb
That were hiding underneath our skin
Cm Ab
And were scared to let somebody in
Bb Eb
Nobody showed us how to live
(Chorus-out)
(no chord)
Or how to be perfect
It's not like it's worth it
Eb Gm
Hey I'm not trying to be perfect
Cm
It's not like it's worth it
Ab
Everyone hurts the same
Eb Gm
Hey I'm not trying to be special
Cm
Cause I aint no angel
Ab
Everyone hurts the same
Eb
What a shame
Gm
I'm not trying to be perfect
Cm
It's not like it's worth it
Ab
Everyone hurts the same
Eb Gm
Hey I'm not trying to be special
Cm
Cause I aint no angel
Ab
Everyone hurts the same, what a shame.
How to play Shame
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eb. 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.