Shapes
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Intro: Dm F C (2x)
Dm F
Words alone won't say
C
What you want them to
Dm F
Words are just the shapes
C
That let the feeling through
F C
So accept your fate
F C G
Or change it if you will
Am F
Choices will determine
G
The total of your bill
Dm F
You can take control
C
You can make demands
Dm F
And wait for all the laughter
C
At your careful plans
F C
You will get nothing out
F C G
If you don't put something in
Am F
Gamble every day
G
Or the bitterness wins
F C
Words are just the shapes
F C G
That the heart goes through
Bb F
On the way to finding out
G
If whatever's there is true
Instrumental: Dm F C Dm F C F C F C G Am F G
Dm F
We're only here awhile
C
And then we're gone
Dm F
To where there's no where or when
C
Back where we come from
F C
So come over here
F C G
I think we'll be alright
Am F
You still have the heart
G
And I haven't lost the fight
Dm F
Words alone won't say
C
What you want them to
Dm F
Words are just the shapes
C
That let the feeling through
F C
So come over here
F C G
I think we'll be alright
Am F
You still have the heart
G
And I haven't lost the fight
Am F
You still have the heart
G C F C F C F C
And I haven't lost the fight
How to play Shapes
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 Dm. 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.