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Son Of Sam

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I tried tabbing this, but i'm not sure if it's right. I also couldn't figure out 
the pre chorus, but other than that i think its pretty close. 
Tuning: standard
Intro:
B5    D5              B5    D5           B5   D5
G5  A5  G5  A5  G5  A5  B5
Verse:
(Palm muted) 
B5    G5
Paint it black and white if you like, 
        E5             G5
The story's still the same.
B5          G5
A generation built on a lie, that
E5             G5
Everyone of us is safe.
B5    G5
Paint it black and white if you like, 
       E5  G5
If it keeps you sane.
B5    G5
You know the world just ain't right.
     E5  G5
So tell me, who's to blame?
Pre chorus: 
And I will catch you, but who might
Break the fall?
[Chorus] 
B5  D5  E5
Goddamn, I might be the son of Sam.
G5  B5
The only child of a holy man.
B5 D5  E5
I stand alone for all to see, 
           G5   B5
'Cause they’ve  never seen no one like me.
B5 D5       B5 D5     G5  A5  G5  A5  G5  A5  B5
son of sam,        Son of sam
(same as verse 1)
Burning buildings from above.
Send the best, and send their love.
Turn away. Goodbye, goodnight.
Go to sleep, now don't you cry.
Are you afraid your life means less?
Are you concerned you might be next? 
It's much too soon for me to tell, 
If you're in heaven or in hell.
Pre Chorus:
And I will catch you, but you might
Break the fall.
[Chorus] 
B5  D5  E5
Goddamn, I might be the son of Sam.
G5  B5
The only child of a holy man.
B5 D5  E5
I stand alone for all to see, 
           G5   B5
'Cause they’ve  never seen no one like me.
B5   D5       B5    D5      B5    D5     G5  A5  G5  A5  G5  A5  B5
son of sam,        Son of sam
Bridge:
B5     G5
Your ceiling falling piece by pieces, 
        E5
Raining down like concrete.
          G5  A5
Just surrender, and remember what
A5
You've done to me.
B5   G5
Look now, over your shoulder.
   E5
No, it's not over. it's just beginning.
G5      A5  B5
And I will write the final ending
[Chorus] 
Goddamn, I might be the son of Sam.
The only child of a holy man.
I stand alone for all to see, 
'Cause they‘ve never seen no one like me.
Goddamn, I might be the son of Sam.
The only child of a holy man.
I stand alone for all to see, 
'Cause they‘ve never seen no one like me.
B5             G5             E5         A5
Son of Sam, son of sam 
B5            G5              E5        A5
Son of Sam, son of sam
B5            G5              E5        A5
Son of Sam, son of sam 
B5            G5              E5        A5       B5
Son of Sam, son of sam

Son Of Sam chords and lyrics

Free chords for Son Of Sam by Shinedown. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

I tried tabbing this, but i'm not sure if it's right. I also couldn't figure out 
the pre chorus, but other than that i think its pretty close. 
Tuning: standard
Intro:
B5    D5              B5    D5           B5   D5  
G5  A5  G5  A5  G5  A5  B5
Verse:
(Palm muted) 
Pre chorus: 
And I will catch you, but who might
Break the fall?
[Chorus] 
(same as verse 1)
Burning buildings from above.
Send the best, and send their love.
Turn away. Goodbye, goodnight.
Go to sleep, now don't you cry.
Are you afraid your life means less?
Are you concerned you might be next? 
It's much too soon for me to tell, 
If you're in heaven or in hell.
Pre Chorus:
And I will catch you, but you might
Break the fall.
[Chorus] 
Bridge:
[Chorus] 
Goddamn, I might be the son of Sam.
The only child of a holy man.
I stand alone for all to see, 
'Cause they‘ve never seen no one like me.
Goddamn, I might be the son of Sam.
The only child of a holy man.
I stand alone for all to see, 
'Cause they‘ve never seen no one like me.

Son Of Sam Chords by Shinedown

Learn how to play Son Of Sam by Shinedown with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Son Of Sam chords”, “Son Of Sam guitar chords”, or “Shinedown Son Of Sam chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Son Of Sam chords and for experienced players who want accurate Son Of Sam lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B5, D5, G5, A5, E5, A.

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Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Son Of Sam" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

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Is "Son Of Sam" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Son Of Sam" by Shinedown with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Shinedown below.

What key is "Son Of Sam" in?

The chords for "Son Of Sam" show the original chord names (including B5, D5, G5, A5, E5, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.