The Shake
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[Intro ]
B G B
The scratching of paper and pen
B G B
reminds me of a song I wrote two years back
B G B
I remember each and every line
B G B
like a photo glued to the lids of my eyes
C A
C A
C
B G B
The shiver of my wheezing chest
B G B
reminds me of the way I felt two years back
B G B
And as we lose all track of time
B G B
I feel her breathe like ice on the tip of my spine
C
The shake before I sleep
A
the shake before I sleep
G A
the shake before I sleep
C
The shake before I sleep
A
the shake before I sleep
G A C
the shake before I sleep
B G B
I wait for the bed to get warm
B G B
as my eyes adjust to the darkest light form
B G B
And as I start to drift away
B G B
you're the shake that pulls me back to this state
C
The shake before I sleep
A
the shake before I sleep
G A
the shake before I sleep
C
The shake before I sleep
A
the shake before I sleep
G A
the shake before I sleep
C B
C B
C
You're the shake
B
You're the shake
C
You're the shake
B
You're the shake
C
You're the shake
B
You're the shake
C
You're the shake
B
You're the shake
C
B
C
B
C
B
C
B
C
You're the shake
B
You're the shake
C
Bm
C
Bm
Am
Bm
How to play The Shake
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 B. 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.