Shelter me
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Intro: G 4
G
Everybody needs a little place they can hide
D
Somewhere to call their own don't let nobody inside
C G
Every now and then we all need to let go
D
For some it's the doctor, for me it's rock 'n' roll
G B7
For some it's the bottle, for some it's the pill
C G
Some people wave the bible 'cuz it's giving them a thrill
C G
Some people point the finger 'cuz they don't like what they see
A D
If you live in a glass house, don't go throwin' rocks at me
C G A D
We all need a little shelter just a little helper to get us by
C G A D G
We all need a little shelter just a little helper ooh and it'll be all right
G
Check out Mr. Politician in his suit and tie
D
But when the doors are closed there ain't nothin' he won't try
C G D
Meanwhile Mr. Medicine's treatin' his best friend's wife
G B7
Tipper led the war against the music industry
C G
She said she saw the devil on the MTV
C G
To look into the cabinet it takes more than a key
A D
Just like Jimmy's skeletons and his ministry
Chorus
G B7
For some it's the needle, for some it's the kill
C G
Some people wave the bible 'cuz it's giving them a thrill
C G
You can spend your money before you get your pay
A D
With a toss of the dice you can piss it all away
Chorus
How to play Shelter me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.