Shelter
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Intro: Bm A C#7 (2x)
V1
Bm A C#7 F#m
They made their promises and then they walked away.
Bm A C#7
Fair weathered friends, be gone, be gone.
Bm A C#7 F#m
My strength I find in you, the one who loves and can't be moved.
G D
In your arms I find new gold to soldier on.
[Refrão]A C#7 F#m
You are my prayer in times of trouble.
A C#7 F#m
I'll be your answer when you call.
G D
I'll shelter you.
F C
You shelter me.
Bm A C#7 F#m Bm A C#7
V2
Bm A C#7 F#m
Wake up, but keep dreaming that you were born to fly
Bm A C#7
when your heart is heavy like a stone.
Bm A C#7 F#m
I'll lift your burden high so we can cross the water deep and wide.
G D
Lay beside me now and rest your weary bones.
[Refrão]A C#7 F#m
You are my prayer in times of trouble
A C#7 F#m
I'll be your answer when you call.
G D
I'll shelter you.
F E
Show me how an action speaks louder than a word.
[Refrão]A C#7 F#m
You are my prayer in times of trouble
A C#7 F#m
I'll be your answer when you call.
G D
I'll shelter you.
A C#7 F#m
You are my prayer in times of trouble
A C#7 F#m
I'll be your answer when you call.
G D
I'll shelter you.
F C
You shelter me.
How to play Shelter
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.