Shorn
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capo 5
verse 1
C Am
We always look tired
Em F
But we get too much sleep
Fm C
Dreams give no rest
G Dm
When they're the same as the day that precedes
C Am
We want to see angels
Em F
And touch their wings
Fm C G
But clouds never part any more
Dm
It's just one of those things
Pre-Chorus 1
F F F
I need you now
G
It frightens me
F F F
But I'm out of touch
G
And I'm dying to be
Chorus 1
C Em
Naked and happy
Am Em F
For all the world to see me
G Em F G
Shorn
C Em
Naked and happy
Am Em F
And no-one laughing at me
G Em F G
Shorn
verse 2
C Am
We're wells of compassion
Em F
Except to ourselves
Fm C
We are ugly in the mirror
G Dm
Beautiful to the ones we love
Pre-Chorus 2
F F F
I need you now
G
It frightens me
F F F
But I'm out of touch
G
And I'm dying to be
Chorus 2
C Em
Naked and happy
Am Em F
For all the world to see me
G Em F G
Shorn
C Em
Naked and happy
Am Em F
And no-one laughing at me
G Em F G
Shorn
Bridge
Em Em Am G
Let me tell you something that'll shock you like hell
Am G Am
I have it on authority that we are both alive and well
Pre-Chorus 3
F F F
I know too much
G
Need to start forgetting
F F F
'Cause I'm out of touch
G
And I'm dying to be
Chorus 3
C Em
Naked and happy
Am Em F
For all the world to see me
G Em F G
Shorn
C Em
Naked and happy
Am Em F
And no-one laughing at me
G Em F G
Shorn
verse 3
C Am
I've made myself sick
Em F
And I've made myself sad
Fm C
Letting go of everything
G Dm
Was the best idea I've ever had
How to play Shorn
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.