Shine On
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Intro
A Em G D
A Em G D
verse 1
A Em
take me down to the riverside
G D
wash some mercy on me
A Em
what’s been here before ain’t worth it’s weight in gold
G D
but there’s a light inside of me
verse 2
A Em
take me into the valley
G D
hang my pride from a tree
A Em
tell my family i will not return
G D
the same as i used to be
Interlude
A G D
ooh
A G D
ooh
verse 3
A Em
take me out to the ocean
G D
drown my doubt in the sea
A Em
i’ve been hindered for so many years
G D
by the demons inside of me
verse 4
A Em
take me down to the riverside
G D
wash some mercy on me
A Em
what’s been here before ain’t worth it’s weight in gold
G D
but there’s a light inside of me
[Refrão]Chorus
A G D
(shine on me) i need you to shine
A G D
(shine your light on me) shine your lovin’ light on me
A G D
(shine on me) oh won’t you shine
A G D
shine your sweet light on me
bridge
Bm C#m D F#m E
there’s a darkness a---round me i know
Bm C#m D F#m E
hidden among the shadows
Bm C#m D F#m E
there’s a fire that’s burning inside
C#m Bm
in---side
C#m Bm
of me
Interlude
A Em G D
A Em G D
Solo 1
A Em G D
A Em G D
A Em G D
A Em G D
Solo 2
A G D D
A G D D
A G D D
A G D D
[Refrão]Chorus
A G D
(shine on me) i need you to shine
A G D
(shine your light on me) shine your lovin’ light on me
A G D
(shine on me) oh won’t you shine
A G D
shine your sweet light on me
Outro
A Em G D
A Em G D
A
How to play Shine On
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.