What A Shame
View chords used in this chart
---(capo 2nd fret)---
Intro - A then D - E - A - D = 4x's
(verse 1)
D E A D E A D (D E A D) 2x's
Phone rings 2 am, Oh no here we go again
D E A D E A D (D E A D) 2x's
It's you on my caller ID in the middle of castrasophry
D E A D E A
How many times can your heart break
D E A D
I've heard all that I can take
[Refrão] D E A D E A D
What a shame the whole world didn't stop turning it's burning you up inside,
E A D E A D E A D
Too bad you're so full of pride, what a pity no body understands you,
E A D E A D - E A
A complicated man who, knows he's always right,
D E A
What a shame what a pity what a pity what a shame,
D E A (D - E - A - D - E - A)
What a shame what a pity what a pity what a shame,
(verse 2)
D E A D E A D (D E A D) 2x's
Like Tom cruise and Russell Crow Hollywood's where you should go,
D E A D E A D (D E A D) 2x's
Lord knows you've got the act A drama king and that's a fact,
D E A D E A
How many times can one sky fall,
D E A D
I can't take another call,
[Refrão] D E A D E A D
What a shame the whole world didn't stop turning it's burning you up inside,
E A D E A D E A D
Too bad you're so full of pride, what a pity no body understands you,
E A D E A D - E-A
A complicated man who, knows he's always right,
D E A
What a shame what a pity what a pity what a shame,
D E A (D - E - A - D - E - A)
What a shame what a pity what a pity what a shame,
(bridge)
C# D D#
Some people can never learn and that's too bad,
B E
You can't get it through your head I don't want you back,
D - E - A - D
What a shame,
(lead chords - D - E - A - D = 8x's then C# - D - B7
(ending)
No chord D - E A D
What a shame
E A D
burning you up inside,
E A D E A D E A D
Too bad you're so full of pride, what a pity no body understands you,
E A D E A D - E-A
A complicated man who, knows he's always right,
D E A D E A D (D E A D) 2x's
What a shame (shame shame) Lord Lord (Lord Lord) What a pity,
D E A D E A D (D E A D) 2x's
What a shame (shame shame) Lord Lord (Lord Lord) What a pity,
D E A
What a shame what a pity what a pity what a shame,
D E (no chord) D E A D = 3x's
What a shame what a pity what a pity what a shame,
How to play What A Shame
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.