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Shadows

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Capo 3rd fret
[Intro]
Em7 G Dsus
[Verse]
Em7I fall G  Dsus  
Emin the Gcutting Dsusroom
[Chorus]
CHow long do GI have here with Dsusyou
Cthe flowers that Gonce were DsusNew
Em7 G Dsus
Shadows
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Shadows

by Ryan Adams

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Em7

Dsus

Capo 3rd fret

[Intro]

Em7 G Dsus

[Verse]

Em7 G Dsus

I fall

Em G Dsus

in the cutting room

[Chorus]

C G Dsus

How long do I have here with you

C G Dsus

the flowers that once were New

Em7 G Dsus

Shadows

This is just a rough outline. Any suggestions appreciated

About Shadows Chords by Ryan Adams

Learn how to play Shadows by Ryan Adams with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Shadows chords”, “Shadows guitar chords”, or “Ryan Adams Shadows 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 Shadows chords and for experienced players who want accurate Shadows lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em7, G, Dsus, Em, C.

FAQ — Shadows by Ryan Adams

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Can I transpose "Shadows" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Shadows"?

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Is "Shadows" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Shadows" by Ryan Adams with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Ryan Adams below.

What key is "Shadows" in?

The chords for "Shadows" show the original chord names (including Em7, G, Dsus, Em, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.