Shine On Silver Sun
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Capo 2
Intro: G C G C
G
Once I sat upon a hill
C
To watch the world go by
G
My friend the young magician
C
Had forbidden me to cry
Am7
But I was the comedian
D Dsus2
With the laughs in short supply
[Refrão]
G C D
Shine on silver sun
G C D
Shine on everyone
G C D
Shine on silver sun
C G C G
Shine on
G
The sunlight filtered softly through
C
The pale and watery sky
G
To catch the mirrored salmon
C
As it rose to take the fly
Am7
The flowers on the riverbank
D Dsus2
Were left alone to die
[Refrão]
G C D
Shine on silver sun
G C D
Shine on everyone
G C D
Shine on silver sun
C G C G
Shine on
Bridge:
D
The church bells sounded midnight
Am7 D Am7
As I rose to say goodbye
A solitary tear fell from
D
The corner of my eye_____
[Refrão]
G C D
Shine on silver sun
G C D
Shine on everyone
G C D
Shine on silver sun
G C D
Shine on everyone
G C D
Shine on silver sun
G C D
Shine on everyone
G C D
Shine on silver sun
C G C G
Shine on
C G C G
Shine on
How to play Shine On Silver Sun
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.