This Shell
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Verse :
A D A
I live inside this shell, this shell, this shell
A D A Bm
A decomposing corpse is where I dwell
F#m C#m D A Bm
Inside the fire burns with no regrets
F#m C#m D E
But to the outside world it’s smoldering at best
Verse(same as above)
I’m stuck inside this shell, this shell, this shell
I tried to climb up top and down I fell
The lights are dim now the well is dry
Upstairs the cracks are showing I cannot deny
[Refrão]
F#m
I am old
F#m/F
I am old
E
I am older than dirt
D
I am old
Wooo oh oh oh oh oh oh
B E B, B E B
Guitar Solo Chords
G# G F# F E
Verse
Slow the decaying down with alcohol
Pickle my brain so I can’t feel at all
My blood still boiling within my veins
Why does being human feel so inhumane
[Refrão]
F#m
I am old
F#m/F
I am old
E
I am older than dirt
D
I am old
Wooo oh oh oh oh oh oh
B E B, B E B
verse 2nd half
The lights are dim now the well is dry
Upstairs the cracks are showing I cannot deny
[Refrão]
F#m
I am old
F#m/F
I am old
E
I am older than dirt
D
I am old
How to play This Shell
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.