The Shape Im In
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
THE SHAPE I'M IN
As recorded by Van Morrison
(From the 2023 Album ACCENTUATE THE POSITIVE)
* strum once
[Intro]
D
[Verse 1]
D
I can't go, I can't stay
D
It's your fault, I'm this way
G D N.C.
I ain't ever been, no, hmm, the shape I'm in
[Verse 2]
D
I can't sit, I can't stand
D
This feeling is so grand
G D N.C.
Hoping that it never ends, hmm, the shape I'm in
[Bridge]
G A D
You tell me no, tell me yes, keep my mind a wreck
G A D A
I'm not gonna ever rest, I'm gonna get you yeah
[Verse 3]
D
I feel good, I feel bad
D
I feel happy, I feel sad
G D
But I love you all over again
N.C.
I love being in the shape I'm in
[Sax Solo]
G A D G A D
[Guitar Solo]
G A D G A D
Bb
[Verse 4]
Eb
Can't go, I can't stay
Eb
It's your fault, I'm this way
Ab Eb N.C.
I ain't ever been, no, never been in the shape I'm in
[Verse 5]
Eb
I can't sit, I can't stand
Eb
This feeling is so grand
Ab Eb N.C.
I'm hoping it never ends, no, I love being in the shape I'm in
[Bridge]
Ab Bb
You tell me no, you tell me yes
Eb
You keep my mind a wreck
Ab Bb Eb Bb
I'm not gonna ever rest, I'm gonna get you yeah
[Verse 6]
Eb
I feel good, I feel bad
Eb
I feel happy, I feel sad
Bb Eb
But I love you all over again
Bb N.C.
I love being in the shape I'm in
[Outro]
Bb Eb
Love being in the shape I'm in
Bb Eb
Love being in the shape I'm in
Bb Eb
Love being in the shape I'm in
Bb Eb Eb* Eb* Eb* Eb*
Love being in the shape I'm in
How to play The Shape Im In
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.