Shine On
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Capo 7th (Standard tuning)
Intro: C – Am – C/B – C – Am - C
C Am
Are you calling for our last dance?
C/B C C/B
I see it ... in your eyes In your eyes
C Am
same old moves for a new romance
C/B C C/B C/B
I could use the same old lines ... but I'll sing
Cadd9 G Cadd9 G
Shine on, just shine on
Cadd9 G Cadd9 G
Close your eyes and they'll all be gone
Cadd9 G Cadd9 G Cadd9 G
Cadd9
They can scream and shout that they've been sold out, but it paved the cloud that we're
G
Dancing on
Cadd9 G
so shine on, just shine on
Cadd9 G Cadd9
with your smile just as bright as the sun
Cadd9 G Cadd9 G
Cause they're all just slaves to the Gods they've made
Cadd9 G Cadd9 C/B
But you and I, just shone, just shone
C Am
And when silence greets my last goodbye
C/B C C/B Am C/B
The words I need are in your eyes
C/B
And I'll sing ..... (amplified)
Cadd9 G Cadd9 G
Shine on, just shine on
Cadd9 G Cadd9 G
Close your eyes and they'll all be gone
Cadd9 G Cadd9 G Cadd9
G Cadd9
They can scream and shout that they've been sold out, but it paved the cloud that we're
G
Dancing on
Cadd9 G
so shine on, just shine on
Cadd9 G Cadd9
with your smile just as bright as the sun
Cadd9 G Cadd9 G
Cause they're all just slaves to the Gods they've made
Cadd9 G Cadd9 C/B
But you and I, just shone, just shone
How to play Shine On
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.