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Shanghai Breezes

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[Intro]
 Em7-  A7-  D- A7  
[Verse 1]
It's fuDnny how you sounAd as if you're F#mright nexGt door
When you'rDe really half a Bmworld awayEm  A7  
I just Dcan't seem to fAind the words IF#m'm lookinGg for
To say Dthe things thaBmt I need to EmsaA7y
[Verse 2]
I can'Dt remember when AI felt so close F#mto youG  
It's almosDt more than I cBman bearEm  A7  
Though DI seem a half a Amillion miles F#mfrom youG  
You are in Dmy heart and lBmiving thereEm  A7  
[Chorus 1]
And thDe moon and the Gstars are the same Dones you seBme
It's the Emsame old sun up iA7n the skyD  A7  
And your Dvoice in my eGar is like heavDen to meBm  
Like the Embreezes here in oA7ld ShanghaiD  
 Em-  F#m-  G- A7  
[Verse 3]
There Dare lovers who wAalk hand in hanF#md in the parGk
And lovers Dwho walk Bmall alonEmeA7  
There Dare lovers who lAie unafriad in F#mthe darkG  
And lovers Dwho long Bmfor hoEmmeA7  
[Verse 4]
I Dcouldn't leave you Aeven if I wF#manted toG  
You're in Dmy dreams and aBmlways nearEm  A7  
And esDpecially when I Asing the songs F#mI wrote for Gyou
You are in Dmy heart and lBmiving therEmeA7  
[Chorus 2]
And thDe moon and the Gstars are the same Dones you seBme
It's the Emsame old sun up iA7n the skyD  A7  
And your Dvoice in my eGar is like heavDen to meBm  
Like the Embreezes here in oA7ld ShanghaiD  
[Interlude]
EmShanghai breezeF#ms cool and clearinBmg
GEvening's sweA7et caressD  
EmShanghai breezeF#ms soft and gentleD  
ReGminds me of Emyour tenderA7ness
[Chorus 3]
And tDhe moon and thGe stars are the same Dones you sBmee
It's the Emsame old sun up iA7n the skyD  A7  
And your Dvoice in my eGar is like heavDen to meBm  
Like the Embreezes here in oA7ld ShanghaiD  
[Outro-Chorus]
And tDhe moon and thGe stars are the same Dones you sBmee
It's the Emsame old sun up iA7n the skyD  A7  
And your Dvoice in my eGar is like heavDen to meBm  
Like the Embreezes here in oA7ld ShanghaiD  

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Shanghai Breezes

by John Denver

Lyrics & chords · Original key

[Intro]

Em7 A7 D A7

- - -

[Verse 1]

D A F#m G

It's funny how you sound as if you're right next door

D Bm Em A7

When you're really half a world away

D A F#m G

I just can't seem to find the words I'm looking for

D Bm Em A7

To say the things that I need to say

[Verse 2]

D A F#m G

I can't remember when I felt so close to you

D Bm Em A7

It's almost more than I can bear

D A F#m G

Though I seem a half a million miles from you

D Bm Em A7

You are in my heart and living there

[Chorus 1]

D G D Bm

And the moon and the stars are the same ones you see

Em A7 D A7

It's the same old sun up in the sky

D G D Bm

And your voice in my ear is like heaven to me

Em A7 D

Like the breezes here in old Shanghai

Em F#m G A7

- - -

[Verse 3]

D A F#m G

There are lovers who walk hand in hand in the park

D Bm Em A7

And lovers who walk all alone

D A F#m G

There are lovers who lie unafriad in the dark

D Bm Em A7

And lovers who long for home

[Verse 4]

D A F#m G

I couldn't leave you even if I wanted to

D Bm Em A7

You're in my dreams and always near

D A F#m G

And especially when I sing the songs I wrote for you

D Bm Em A7

You are in my heart and living there

[Chorus 2]

D G D Bm

And the moon and the stars are the same ones you see

Em A7 D A7

It's the same old sun up in the sky

D G D Bm

And your voice in my ear is like heaven to me

Em A7 D

Like the breezes here in old Shanghai

[Interlude]

Em F#m Bm

Shanghai breezes cool and clearing

G A7 D

Evening's sweet caress

Em F#m D

Shanghai breezes soft and gentle

G Em A7

Reminds me of your tenderness

[Chorus 3]

D G D Bm

And the moon and the stars are the same ones you see

Em A7 D A7

It's the same old sun up in the sky

D G D Bm

And your voice in my ear is like heaven to me

Em A7 D

Like the breezes here in old Shanghai

[Outro-Chorus]

D G D Bm

And the moon and the stars are the same ones you see

Em A7 D A7

It's the same old sun up in the sky

D G D Bm

And your voice in my ear is like heaven to me

Em A7 D

Like the breezes here in old Shanghai

About Shanghai Breezes Chords by John Denver

Learn how to play Shanghai Breezes by John Denver with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Shanghai Breezes chords”, “Shanghai Breezes guitar chords”, or “John Denver Shanghai Breezes 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 Shanghai Breezes chords and for experienced players who want accurate Shanghai Breezes lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em7, A7, D, A, F#m, G.

FAQ — Shanghai Breezes by John Denver

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Can I see chord diagrams for "Shanghai Breezes"?

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Is "Shanghai Breezes" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Shanghai Breezes" by John Denver with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by John Denver below.

What key is "Shanghai Breezes" in?

The chords for "Shanghai Breezes" show the original chord names (including Em7, A7, D, A, F#m, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.