Now playing

Shame

Chords

4.77 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Gminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

//I'd like to say that this was completely copy and pasted from TheLakeAndTheRiver user Atticus.
//Please credit original author and artist
[Intro]
Gm   Gsus2   C#dim   Cmin
Gm   Gsus2   C#dim   Cmin
[Verse 1]
GmYou had them Gsus2fooled,
C#dimAnd I'll admCmit you had me too,
GmBut you're Gsus2awfully chique,
C#dimTo act so Cmclean, FI...
 [Verse 2]
GmCan sense a Gsus2shake,
C#dimAn oscilCmlation in your
Gmvoice. The closet's fGsus2ull,
C#dimBut the door's swinging Cmopen,
[Chorus]
GmShame, that you couldn't suffer the
Cmblame, cause now it's the only
A7way that you could Dmajfind the fix, to Bbmend.Eb  
[Link]
G#maj7
[Verse 3]
GmIt's the art of deGsus2ceit
C#dimWith eleCmgance you'd plea
Gmto captGsus2ivate
C#dimbut never was there Cmdoubt and FI
[Verse 4]
GmHear the siren's Gsus2sound
C#dimAs you were standing Cmstill in a silent calm
GmWith curtGsus2ains drawn
C#dimCursing at the Cmlight, oh
[Chorus]
GmShame, that you couldn't suffer the
Cmblame, cause now it's the only
A7way that you could find the Ffix to mend this
 [Chorus]
GmShame, that you couldn't suffer the
Cmblame, cause now it's the only
A7way that you could Dmajfind the fix, to Bbme-Ebend these G#lies
 [Bridge]
Gmin   C   Cmin
Gmin   C   Cmin
GminYou're not leaving aCnything back in this Cmworld for
Gminus, so don't go taking Canything back from this Cmworld but,
 [Chorus]
EbShame, that you couldn't suffer the
Cmblame, cause now it's the only
A7way that you could Dmajfind the fix, to BbmendEb  
G#these lies
Weird chords:
Gsus2 - G, A, D
C#dim - C#, E, G

All chords in this song (14)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Shame

by The Dear Hunter

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Gsus2

C#dim

Cmin

Dmaj

G#maj7

Gmin

//I'd like to say that this was completely copy and pasted from TheLakeAndTheRiver user Atticus.

//Please credit original author and artist

[Intro]

Gm Gsus2 C#dim Cmin

[Verse 1]

Gm Gsus2

You had them fooled,

C#dim Cm

And I'll admit you had me too,

Gm Gsus2

But you're awfully chique,

C#dim Cm F

To act so clean, I...

[Verse 2]

Gm Gsus2

Can sense a shake,

C#dim Cm

An oscillation in your

Gm Gsus2

voice. The closet's full,

C#dim Cm

But the door's swinging open,

[Chorus]

Shame, that you couldn't suffer the

blame, cause now it's the only

A7 Dmaj Bb Eb

way that you could find the fix, to mend.

[Link]

G#maj7

[Verse 3]

Gm Gsus2

It's the art of deceit

C#dim Cm

With elegance you'd plea

Gm Gsus2

to captivate

C#dim Cm F

but never was there doubt and I

[Verse 4]

Gm Gsus2

Hear the siren's sound

C#dim Cm

As you were standing still in a silent calm

Gm Gsus2

With curtains drawn

C#dim Cm

Cursing at the light, oh

[Chorus]

Shame, that you couldn't suffer the

blame, cause now it's the only

A7 F

way that you could find the fix to mend this

[Chorus]

Shame, that you couldn't suffer the

blame, cause now it's the only

A7 Dmaj Bb Eb G#

way that you could find the fix, to me-end these lies

[Bridge]

Gmin C Cmin

Gmin C Cm

You're not leaving anything back in this world for

Gmin C Cm

us, so don't go taking anything back from this world but,

[Chorus]

Shame, that you couldn't suffer the

blame, cause now it's the only

A7 Dmaj Bb Eb

way that you could find the fix, to mend

these lies

Weird chords:

Gsus2 - G, A, D

C#dim - C#, E, G

About Shame Chords by The Dear Hunter

Learn how to play Shame by The Dear Hunter with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Shame chords”, “Shame guitar chords”, or “The Dear Hunter 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 Shame chords and for experienced players who want accurate Shame lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Gm, Gsus2, C#dim, Cmin, Cm, F.

FAQ — Shame by The Dear Hunter

How do I play "Shame" by The Dear Hunter on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Shame" by The Dear Hunter on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Shame" by The Dear Hunter free?

Yes. The chords for "Shame" by The Dear Hunter are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Shame" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Shame"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Shame" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Shame" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Shame" by The Dear Hunter with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Dear Hunter below.

What key is "Shame" in?

The chords for "Shame" show the original chord names (including Gm, Gsus2, C#dim, Cmin, Cm, F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.