The Shoes Youre Wearing
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G C G C
G We've both seen enough of wrong and right
We C know everything's not black and white
G There's always something in be{C}tween.
No G matter how long or well you live
You C don't get anything you don't give
G Still no slate is C clean C/B
Am For better or worse anybody can
Take a D look around and find a better man
Am Upright no matter how he's faring
C No matter what kind of shoes he's wearing
{G}The shoe's he's wearing, C they don't make the G man. C
G So many people out running around
C Handicapped before they hit the ground
{G}Thinking there's nowhere to C go
G Shouldn't we all be looking for ways
To C keep on seeing our better days
G We're not chained to what we C know C/B
But if your Am eyes are open and your mind is free
D There's no telling what a man can be
Am Upright no matter how you're faring
C No matter what kind of shoes you're wearing
{G}The shoe's you're wearing, C they don't make the G man.
But if Em you D can't G walk in the D best of times
and the worst of times
C Find your feet still walking the line
D You'll never carry the load worth bearing
C No matter what kind of shoes you're wearing
The shoes you're G wearing, C they don't make the G man. C
The shoes you're G wearing, C they won't make the G man. C
G C G C {to end}
How to play The Shoes Youre Wearing
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 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.