The Shade Of Fear
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[Verso 1]
G
We're rusted into shape and sinking into dark
Em
Holding onto emerald hearts and hoping for a spark
G
It's the faded memories, but the chill of feeling fine
Em
It's the falling into madness, but I do this all the time
[Refrão]
C D G
It's the cannot carry on
C D G
It's the shade of fear, she said
C D Em
It's the silk line torn to shreds
C D
It's the weight of the rosary beads ‘round your head
G Em
It's the size of the monsters' eyes under your bed
C D G
It's the shade of fear, she said
[Verso 2]
G
Breaking into pieces, picking up the shards
Em
Laying them on ruby beds and cherishing the open scars
G
A fitting eulogy for the burning of the songs
Em
It's the sacred art of breaking down, you've known this all along
[Refrão]
C D G
It's the cannot carry on
C D G
It's the shade of fear, she said
C D Em
It's the silk line torn to shreds
C D
It's the weight of the rosary beads ‘round your head
G Em
It's the size of the monsters' eyes under your bed
C D G
It's the shade of fear, she said
Instrumental Break
C D G
C D Em
C D G Em
C D G
[Refrão]
C D G
It's the shade of fear, she said
C D Em
It's the silk line torn to shreds
C D
It's the weight of the rosary beads ‘round your head
G Em
It's the size of the monsters' eyes under your bed
C D G
It's the shade of fear, she said
C D G
It's the shade of fear, she said
(And I'm barely breathing)
C D Em
It's the silk line torn to shreds
(And I'm broken, beaten)
C D
It's the weight of the rosary beads ‘round your head
G Em
It's the size of the monsters' eyes under your bed
C D G
It's the shade of fear, she said
C D G
It's the shade of fear, she said
How to play The Shade Of Fear
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.