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[Intro]
 Em   Esus4 Em     Esus4 Em    Esus4 Em
[Verse]
TEmhough I am weak and sometimes weary
In times of Gtrial I hide my Dface
In the Ambalance judge me Emwholly
Please don't Cjudge me by my B7shame
In dark Emhours of confrontation
When words may fGall too soon to unDsay
Don't misAmtake them for my true Emmeaning
They are CmeaB7sures Of my EmshameEsus4  Em  
[Chorus]
I have Ctried to live lifGe humbly
Not a Bmcoward ..... Not in Cvain
When my Cmeekness overcAmomes me
Remember Cme not my sB7hame ..... Not my EmshameEsus4  Em  
[Verse]
I am Emsmall and self-conscious
Every Gmirror relects the gDrain
Judge my Amessence by my Emkinships
Remember Cme not my B7shame
I am Emweak.....sometimes weary
Sometimes Gsmall, I hide awaDy
When my Amhours are all acEmcounted
Please don't bCind B7me to my shamEmeEsus4  Em  
[Chorus]
I have Ctried to Live life Ghumbly
Not a Bmcoward Not in Cvain
When my Cmeekness OverAmcomes me
Remember Cme not my B7shame ..... Not my sEmhame
[Bridge]
Em    G    D    Am    Em    C    B7    Em    Esus4 Em
[Chorus]
I have Ctried to Live life Ghumbly
Not a Bmcoward Not in Cvain
When my Cmeekness OverAmcomes me
Remember Cme Not my sB7hame ..... Not my sEmhameEsus4  Em  
Esus4 Em Esus4   Em  Esus4 Em

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Shame

by Fernando Ortega

Lyrics & chords · Original key

[Intro]

Em Esus4 Em Esus4 Em Esus4 Em

[Verse]

Though I am weak and sometimes weary

G D

In times of trial I hide my face

Am Em

In the balance judge me wholly

C B7

Please don't judge me by my shame

In dark hours of confrontation

G D

When words may fall too soon to unsay

Am Em

Don't mistake them for my true meaning

C B7 Em Esus4 Em

They are measures Of my shame

[Chorus]

C G

I have tried to live life humbly

Bm C

Not a coward ..... Not in vain

C Am

When my meekness overcomes me

C B7 Em Esus4 Em

Remember me not my shame ..... Not my shame

[Verse]

I am small and self-conscious

G D

Every mirror relects the grain

Am Em

Judge my essence by my kinships

C B7

Remember me not my shame

I am weak.....sometimes weary

G D

Sometimes small, I hide away

Am Em

When my hours are all accounted

C B7 Em Esus4 Em

Please don't bind me to my shame

[Chorus]

C G

I have tried to Live life humbly

Bm C

Not a coward Not in vain

C Am

When my meekness Overcomes me

C B7 Em

Remember me not my shame ..... Not my shame

[Bridge]

Em G D Am Em C B7 Em Esus4 Em

[Chorus]

C G

I have tried to Live life humbly

Bm C

Not a coward Not in vain

C Am

When my meekness Overcomes me

C B7 Em Esus4 Em

Remember me Not my shame ..... Not my shame

Esus4 Em Esus4 Em Esus4 Em

About Shame Chords by Fernando Ortega

Learn how to play Shame by Fernando Ortega with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Shame chords”, “Shame guitar chords”, or “Fernando Ortega 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 Em, Esus4, G, D, Am, C.

FAQ — Shame by Fernando Ortega

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Is "Shame" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Shame" in?

The chords for "Shame" show the original chord names (including Em, Esus4, G, D, Am, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.