You Let Me Shine
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Intro: E A E A
E C#m
We flew just like two birds up to the stars
F#m C#m
As we left it all behind
D B7
We were lost inside the climb
E C#m
It wasn't what I planned on from the start
F#m C#m
I was scared of the fall
D B7
So afraid to give my all
A B7 E C#m
But you came over me like thunder
F#m B7
You showed me what I have deep inside
A C#m
You let me shine the way I am
A B7 E E7
Let me be because you seem to understand
A
I'll stay right here
C#m
So free, 'cause I
F#m C#m
I can cry, I can laugh
D B7
And I'll never have to mask
A B7 E A E A
The way I am, you let me shine
E C#m
I say exactly how I think it is
F#m C#m
Speak the truth and go my way
D B7
Not afraid to make mistakes
E C#m
I want the world to be a better place
F#m C#m
In my heart, through my eyes
D B7
Honesty, no compromise
A B7 E C#m
You let me see that I'm a dreamer
F#m B7
You show me what I have deep inside
A C#m
You let me shine the way I am
A B7 E E7
Let me be because you seem to understand
A
I'll stay right here
B7 E C#m
So free, 'cause I
F#m C#m
I can cry, I can laugh
D B7
And I'll never have to mask
F#m B7 E A E A C#m A E
The way I am, you let me shine
A C#m
You'll never have to worry
A C#m
It's here I want to rest
A B7 E
It's here I learned how I can give my best
A C#m
You let me shine the way I am
A B7 E
Let me be because I know you understand
A
I'll stay right here
B7 C#m
So free, 'cause I
F#m C#m
I can cry, I can laugh
D B7
And I'll never have to mask
A B7 E
The way I am, you let me shine
A B7 E A E
The way I am, you let me shine
B7 E
Aah, let me shine - you let me shine
How to play You Let Me Shine
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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.