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Shut Your Eyes

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Capo on fret 1 (as written in this song)

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Step 1 / 12Position: 1
1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO open
Capo 1
(Play this the whole song except for the Chorus)
e|----x-----x--------x----x----------|-----x---x------x----x---------|
B|----3-----3--------3----3----------|-----1---1------x----x---------|
G|----2-----2--------0----0----------|-----2---2------0----0---------|
D|----0-----0--------2----2----------|-----0---0------0----0---------|
A|----x-----x--------x----x----------|-----x---x------x----x---------|
E|----x-----x--------x----x----------|-----x---x------3----3---------|
(Chords for the Chorus)
e|--Bb--6----Gm-3--Csus2---3---Bbsus2---1----------|
B|----6-----3-----3------1----------|
G|----7-----3-----5------3----------|
D|----8-----5-----5------3----------|
A|----8-----5-----3------1----------|
E|----6-----3-----3------1----------|
[Verse]
Shut your eyes and think of somewhere
Somewhere cold and caked in snow
By the fire we break the quiet
Learn to wear eachother well
And when the Bbworrying starts to Gmhurt
And the Csus2world feels like graves of Bbsus2dirt
BbJust close your eyes unGmtil
You caCsus2n imagine this place
Yeah, our secret space at will
Shut your eyes, I spin the big chair
And you'll feel dizzy, light and free
And falling gently on the cushion
You can come and sing to me
And when the Bbworrying starts to Gmhurt
And the Csus2world feels like graves of Bbsus2dirt
BbJust close your eyes unGmtil
You caCsus2n imagine this place
Yeah, our secret space at will
Shut your eyes, Shut your eyes
Shut your eyes, Shut your eyes
Shut your eyes and sing to me
(Shut your eyes and sing to me)
Shut your eyes and sing to me
(Shut your eyes and sing to me)
Shut your eyes and sing to me
(Shut your eyes and sing to me)
Shut your eyes and sing to me
(Shut your eyes and sing to me)
All chords in this song (4)

The story behind the song

"Shut Your Eyes" is a song by Snow Patrol from their 2006 album, Eyes Open. While the lyrics are open to interpretation, the song often evokes a sense of finding comfort and solace in closing off the outside world, perhaps to focus on an inner feeling or a cherished connection. Drummer Jonny Quinn has expressed that it's his favorite song to perform live, highlighting the special interaction it fosters with the audience. Playing it can feel like an invitation to lean into a moment of quiet intimacy or shared understanding.

AI-written from these sources:Shut Your Eyes — Wikipedia ↗Snow Patrol — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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About Shut Your Eyes Chords by Snow Patrol

Learn how to play Shut Your Eyes by Snow Patrol with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Shut Your Eyes chords”, “Shut Your Eyes guitar chords”, or “Snow Patrol Shut Your Eyes 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 Shut Your Eyes chords and for experienced players who want accurate Shut Your Eyes lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, G, D, A, E, Bb.

FAQ — Shut Your Eyes by Snow Patrol

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