Shine
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Intro: E B
G#m F# B
Everytime I try to make a move you say don't
G#m F# C#m
And when I tell you how I feel you jump right down my throat
G#m F# B
Everytime you said jump I asked how high
G#m F# C#m
Now I know that the limit is beyond the sky
G#m F# B
Why you try to stop me in all I do
G#m F# C#m
My dreams are too big baby, yeah my dreams are too big baby
F# G#m F#
I didn't see it at first, you tried to close every door
E
So now I'm looking for more
C#m
Ooo you don't
E
Don't you dim my light, no
G#m
Imma Imma shine so bright so
F#
You could never fade me out
C#m E
Don't you dim my light
G#m
Cuz Imma gonna let it shine like gold, don't you know
F# B
Imma shine like gold, oooh-woo-wow
G#m F# B
You've been trying to steal whats really mine
G#m C#m
You said I'd never add up to nothing, now look at me flying
G#m F# B
I used to have the small town blues baby now they're gone
G#m F# C#m
If you rain on my parade now, Imma put my raincoat on
F# G#m F#
I didn't see it at first, you tried to close every door
E
So now I'm looking for more
C#m
Ooo you don't
E
Don't you dim my light, no
G#m
Imma Imma shine so bright so
F#
You could never fade me out
C#m E
Don't you dim my light
G#m
Cuz Imma gonna let it shine like gold, don't you know
F# B
Imma shine like gold, oooh-woo-wow
( C#m G#m E B )
( C#m G#m E F# )
C#m
Ooo you don't
E
Don't you dim my light, no
G#m
Imma Imma shine so bright so
F#
You could never fade me out
C#m E
Don't you dim my light
G#m
Cuz Imma gonna let it shine like gold, don't you know
F# B
Imma shine like gold, oooh-woo-wow
( C#m G#m E B )
( C#m G#m C#m )
How to play Shine
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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.