Shelter
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[Intro ](2x)
F C G
Em Am Dm Em
Drop (2x)
F C G
Em Am Dm Em
verse 1
F C G
I could never find the right way to tell you
Em Am Em Dm
Have you noticed I've been gone?
F C G
Cause I left behind the home that you made me
Am G
But I will carry it along
[Refrão] Dm Em F G
And it's a long way forward, so trust in me
Dm Em F G
I'll give them shelter like you've done for me
F C G Am F
And I know, I'm not alone, you'll be watching over us
C Dm
Until you're gone (Mmm)
Drop (4x)
F C G
Em Am Dm Em
verse 2
Am G Dm C
When I'm older, I'll be silent beside you
Dm G
I know words won't be enough
Am G Dm C
And they won't need to know the names on our faces
Dm G
But they will carry on for us
[Refrão] Dm Em F G
And it's a long way forward, so trust in me
Dm Em F G
I'll give them shelter like you've done for me
F C G Am F
And I know, I'm not alone, you'll be watching over us
C Dm
Until you're gone (Mmm)
Build-Up
F C G
Em Am Dm Em
F C G
Em Am Dm N.C.
Drop
F C G
Am C Dm Em
F C G
Em Am
Dm Em F
[Refrão] G Dm Em F G
And it's a long way forward, so trust in me
Dm Em F G
I'll give them shelter like you've done for me
F C G
And I know, I'm not alone,
Am F Em Dm
you'll be watching over us, until...
How to play Shelter
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.