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E7+ C#m7 F#m
Your kisses take me
 
F#m7 Cdim E7+
To Shangri-La;
 
C#m7
Each kiss is magic
 
F#m7 F7
That makes my little world
 
Cdim E7+
A Shangri-La.
 
(Bridge:)
 
(N.C.) G7 Cmaj7
A land of bluebirds and fountains
 
F7 Emaj7
And nothing to do
 
Amaj7 D7
But cling to an angel
 
F#m7 Cdim E7+
That looks like you.
 
E7+ C#m7 F#m
And when you hold me,
 
F#m7 Cdim E7+
How warm you are.
 
C#m7
Be mine, my Darling,
 
F#m7 F7
And spend your life with me
 
Cdim Fdim(III) Dm7 Fdim
In Shangri-La,
 
F#m7 F7 Cdim E7+ Am7 E7+
For anywhere you are is Shangri-La.

How to play Shangri

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 E7. 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.

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