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Such A Shame

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This is the tab for the Kinks "Such a Shame", originally from the "Kwyet Kinks" EP 
released in 1964. It's really a great song. Here it is: 
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      Em              B           C
All the good times have all been in vain, 
                     B             Em D Em     Em D Em
It's a shame, such a shame, such a shame.
       Em           G               D             C
It's a shame, cuz I didn't want to cause you any pain,
      G            D               Em
But I know that it wouldn't be the same
        Em              B           C
All the good times have all been in vain
                     B             Em D Em     Em D Em
It's a shame, such a shame, such a shame.
       Em           G        D              C
It's a shame, cuz I didn't intend to do you wrong
         G           D                 Em
I'd come back but it wouldn't last for long
  Em         B           C
I would if I could but I can't
                     B             Em D Em     Em D Em
It's a shame, such a shame, such a shame.
       B7            Em         G           B7            Em
It's a shame, such a shame, cuz I swore I'd never let you down
    G         B7          Em    B7
But I was the one who was doing wrong  
       Em            B7            Em D Em     Em D Em
It's a shame, such a shame, such a shame. 
      G        D              C
Cuz I didn't intend to do you wrong
         G           D                 Em
I'd come back but it wouldn't last for long
  Em         B           C
I would if I could but I can't
                     B             Em D Em     Em D Em
It's a shame, such a shame, such a shame. 
BRIDGE:
       B7            Em         G           B7            Em
It's a shame, such a shame, cuz I swore I'd never let you down
    G         B7          Em    B7
But I was the one who was doing wrong  
       Em            B7            Em D Em     Em D Em
It's a shame, such a shame, such a shame. 
      G               D             C
Cuz I didn't want to cause you any pain,
      G            D               Em
But I know that it wouldn't be the same
        Em              B           C
All the good times have all been in vain
                     B             Em D Em    Em D Em    Em D Em   Em
It's a shame, such a shame, such a shame.

Such A Shame chords and lyrics

Free chords for Such A Shame by The Kinks. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

This is the tab for the Kinks "Such a Shame", originally from the "Kwyet Kinks" EP 
released in 1964. It's really a great song. Here it is: 
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BRIDGE:

Such A Shame Chords by The Kinks

Learn how to play Such A Shame by The Kinks with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Such A Shame chords”, “Such A Shame guitar chords”, or “The Kinks Such A Shame 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 Such A Shame chords and for experienced players who want accurate Such A Shame lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, B, C, D, G, B7.

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What key is "Such A Shame" in?

The chords for "Such A Shame" show the original chord names (including Em, B, C, D, G, B7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.