Shivers
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Intro G#m7 E B D#m7
G#m
It started out on a Wednesday and I
E B
Couldn't figure out why you would be mad at me Ooh-woah
G#m E B
You say it's nothing, but it never ever drained, it's just like that
G#m
It's always whatever
E B
Anyway every time we try to talk I am out of here everyday
G#m E B
It's always something, but we never ever change, it's just like that
G#m7
I get the shivers
E
Whenever I'm thinking about you
B
Just wanna leave and live without you
D#m7
Be on my own again
G#m7
I get the shivers
E
Whenever you go out of line, yeah
B
I feel it creeping down my spine, yeah
D#m7
Wanna be alone again
Solo G#m7 B C#
G#m7 E7M B C#
G#m
It's almost nighttime waiting for the right time
Gotta get this right I'm scared of death
Scared of your eyes looking into my eyes
Scared that I'll let out and hold my breath
G#m
Wake up one morning and see your face
E B
I can feel it coming back, these shivers are everyday Ooh-woah
G#m7 E B
I say it's over I get out of bed to leave, yeah just like that
G#m7
I get the shivers
E
Whenever I'm thinking about you
B
Just wanna leave and live without you
D#m7
Be on my own again
G#m7
I get the shivers
E
Whenever you go out of line, yeah
B
I feel it creeping down my spine, yeah
D#m7
Wanna be alone again
Solo G#m7 B C#
G#m7 E7M B C#
Final G#m7 E B D#m7
How to play Shivers
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G#m7. 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.