The Shade
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**Capo 2**
Intro: A D (x4)
A D
I don't want a fast car
A D
Don't need a four lane highway
A D A D
There's not another place I'd rather be
A D
Cuz out here in the country
A D
Bluebirds sing for nothing
A D A D
And the shade comes free with a tree
A D A D
Yeah the shade comes free with a tree
A D
The tree came with a mountain
A D
Right beside the river
A D A D
Where the ground makes one heck of a scene
A D
The mountain counts for something
A D
The view is worth a fortune
A D A
And the shade comes free with a tree
[Refrão] C#m D
I never had a dollar that could buy me what I'm feelin
A E
But I'm feelin bout as good as I can be
C#m D
I need to be reminded when I'm lookin for a bargain
A E
Not to overlook what's right in front of me
A D
I'll never make a killing
A D
Tryin to make a living
A D A D
But I make enough to raise a family
A D
I bought a piece of heaven
A D
Off county road 11
A D A D
Where the shade comes free with a tree
A D A
Yeah where the shade comes free with a tree
Break: F#m7 B D A D E
CHORUS
A D
I don't want a fast car
A D
Don't need a four lane highway
A D A D
There's not another place I'd rather be
A D
Down county road 11
A D
There's this little piece of heaven
A D A D
Where the shade comes free with a tree
A D A D
Where the shade comes free with a tree
A D A
Yeah the shade comes free with a tree
How to play The Shade
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 A. 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.