Soulshine
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When you can't find a light, got ya' thru' a cloudy day
Bb F Eb Bb
When the stars ain't shining bright, you feel like you've lost your way
Bb F Eb Bb
When the candle lights of home, burn so very far away
Bb F Eb Bb
Well you gotta let your soul shine, just like my Daddy used to say
Bb F Gm Ab
[Refrão]Used to say: soulshine, is better than sunshine
Bb F
It's better than moonshine, damn sure better than rain
Eb Bb
Hey now people don't mind, we all feel this way sometimes
Bb F
Gotta let your soul shine, shine 'till the break of day
G Ab Bb
Grew up thinkin' that I had it made, gonna make it on my own
Life can make the strongest man, make him feel so alone
Now and then I feel a cold wind, blowin' thru' my achin' bones
I think back to what my Daddy said, he said: boy in the darkness before the dawn
Chorus Bb
Let your soul shine, it's better than sunshine
It's better than moonshine, damn sure better than rain
Lord now people don't mind, you know we feel this way sometimes
You gotta let your soul shine, shine 'till the break of day
Gm Ab
Sometimes a man can feel his emptiness
Eb Bb
Like a woman has robbed him of his very soul
Dm Eb
A woman too, god knows, she can feel like this
Ab
And when your world seems cold
F
You got to let your spirit take control
Chorus:
Talkin' 'bout soul shine, it's better than sunshine
It's better than moonshine, damn sure better than rain
Yeah now people don't mind, we all feel this way sometimes
You gotta let your soul shine, shine 'till the break of day
Chorus:
it's better than sunshine
It's better than moonshine, damn sure better than rain
Hey now people don't mind, you know I feel this way sometimes
Gotta let your soul shine, shine 'till the break of day
How to play Soulshine
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.