Shed A Tear
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Capo 4
Intro
G/B C Am Em D
verse 1
G Am C
It's harder to see through the eyes of a stranger
G Am C
It's easier to love when the world doesn't hate you
G Am C
When you try to sing out but nobody hears a word
G Am C
It's safer to swim when the tide's not against you
Pre-Chorus
C
Yeah-yeah (You've been here before)
Am
I know you've been here before
(Never letting go)
Em
And giving up is letting go
(Never fight alone)
D
But you don't have to fight alone
[Refrão] G Am
I'll shed a tear for you
C Em
Open your eyes, I'm by your side
G Am
I'm never leaving you
C Em
Darkness to light, stay through the night
D/F# G Am
I'm walking in your shoes
C
So you know that it's the truth
G Am
When nobody's here for you
C
Let me make it clear
G
That I shed a, I shed a tear
Am
(Shed a tear, shed a tear, shed a tear)
C
Ooh-hoo
(Shed a tear, shed a tear)
verse 2
G Am C
And I'll feel your pain when I know you're in trouble
G Am C
And I'll take the blame from your hurt and your struggle
G Am C
And when you try to speak out but nobody hears a word
G Am C
I'll be your voice, lay your head on my shoulder
Pre-Chorus
C
Oh (You've been here before)
Am
I know you've been here before
(Never letting go)
Em
And nothing is impossible
(Never fight alone)
D
You don't have to fight alone
[Refrão] G Am
I'll shed a tear for you
C Em
Open your eyes, I'm by your side
G Am
I'm never leaving you
C Em
Darkness to light, stay through the night
D/F# G Am
I'm walking in your shoes
C
So you know that it's the truth
G Am
When nobody's here for you
C
Let me make it clear
Post-Chorus
G
That I'll shed a, I'll shed a tear
(Shed a tear, shed a tear, shed a tear)
Am C
I'll shed a, I'll shed a tear (shed a tear)
G
I'll shed a, I'll shed a tear (shed a tear)
(Shed a tear, shed a tear, shed a tear)
Am C
I'll shed a, I'll shed a tear (shed a tear, whoah-oh)
Bridge
C Bm Em D G/B
And when you're livin' in your darkest hour (whoah)
C G/B D
And when you're gettin' closer to the edge
[Refrão] G Am
I'll shed a tear for you
C Em
Open your eyes, I'm by your side
G Am
I'm never leavin' you
C Em
Darkness to light, stay through the night
D/F# G Am
I'm walkin' in your shoes
C
So you know that it's the truth
G Am
When nobody's here for you
C
Let me make it clear
Outro
G
I'll shed a, I'll shed a tear
(Shed a tear, shed a tear, shed a tear)
Am C
I'll shed a, I'll shed a tear (shed a tear)
G
I'll shed a, I'll shed a tear (shed a tear)
(Shed a tear, shed a tear, shed a tear)
C
I'll shed a, I'll shed a tear (shed a tear)
G
I'll shed a, I'll hed a tear (shed a tear)
How to play Shed A Tear
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G/B. 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.