Shimmer
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
From the album "Automatic (Expanded Version)" (1989)
Youtube link: https://youtu.be/Kdx9jCdTWiE
Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/track/5xcy3EUsX0mSXsFU99JpQx?si=e2e9c86b5bdd4d92
If you want to play with easier chords you can use a capo on 2nd fret and set the
"Transpose" button to -2.
[Intro]
| F# | B A | F# | B A |
| F# | B A | F# | B A |
[Verse 1]
F# B
The look behind your eyes
A F# B
Conceals a thin disguise
A F# B
If pleasure is my prize
A F# B
There's pain in paradise
[Instrumental]
| F# | B A | F# | B A |
[Verse 2]
F# B
She makes the rivers flow
A F# B
She looks into my soul
A F# B
Destruction sets us free
A F# B
From this forbidden tree
[Verse 3]
A F# B
So I don't care
A F# B
Don't say that I don't care
A F# B
But you just made me aware
A F# B
And I just gave me aware, I don't care
[Guitar solo]
| F# | B A | F# | B A |
| F# | B A | F# | B A |
[Instrumental]
| F# | B A | F# | B A |
[Verse 4]
F# B
Heaven's open gates
A F# B
The Devil's silver eyes
A F# B
A look that seals my fate
A F# B A
Destruction is my prize
[Outro]
| F# |
How to play Shimmer
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 E. 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.