Shiny Magazine
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C Em
I saw your face
Am Em
In a pretty magazine
C Em
You don't even know
F G
What you are and what you've seen
C Em
Why do you lie?
Am Em
Do you need to fill us fear?
C Em
What's it to you?
F G
Oh we used to look up to you
C G Am
Oh my god I know too well
Em F
Being sweet just doesn't sell
G C G
And I've got better things to do
C G Am
I try to run but my legs ache
Em F
The photographs that I refuse to take
G C G
Oh will it never end
C Em
We are alone
Am Em
From the city to our bones/departed from our bones/
C Em
What's that worth to you?
F G
Oh we used to look up to you
C G Am
Oh my god I know too well
Em F
Being sweet just doesn't sell
G C G
And I've got better things to do
Am Em Am
Am I hiding again?
G C
Am I hiding again?
G Am
Tell me how to live my life
Em Dm
Ooh ooh ooh
G
Well the sun is shining down
Solo: Am - Em - Am - Em - Am - Em - Am - Em - Dm G
C G Am
Oh my god I know too well
Em F
Being sweet just doesn't sell
G C G
And I've got better things to do
Am Em Am
Am I hiding again?
G C
Am I hiding again?
G Am
Tell me how to live my life
Em Dm
Ooh ooh ooh
G Dm
Well the sun is shining down
G C
The sun it's shining down
How to play Shiny Magazine
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 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.