Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Shadow And A Dancer

Chords

4.44 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Capo on fret 1 (as written in this song)

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Capo on 1 
Feedback is welcome 
Note: During the verse in between chords there are little transition notes, I'm pretty sure they're just 
played along the A string but someone is welcome to figure them out and leave them in the comments (I'll add 
them if they're posted and leave credit where it's due), this is simply an easy way to play the song.
Cheers
[Verse 1]
Hello Cfriend
Do you remember Amwhen
We would float on the Fsummer wind
And fall back to Cearth again
Hello Clove
Remember that Amtouch
That skin on skin Fsummer rush
Sweeping up the Cboth of Gus
[Chorus 1]
Like a shadow and a Fdancer
We were Glooking for the Amanswers
Keeping perfect Ctime
Like a shadow and a Fdancer
We know Gthe summer thrill is Amgone
But we've Cnever been so in Flove
GLike a shadow and a AmdancerC  
[Verse 2]
We have Cstayed
Like the Cascade AmMountain range
And Pacific FOcean waves
Some things Cnever change
And it's you and Cme
And our bodies are Amremembering
We're turning ever Fso slowly
In the candlelight CtrembliGng
[Chorus 2]
On a shadow and a Fdancer
We were Glooking for the Amanswers
Keeping perfect Ctime
Like a shadow and a Fdancer
We know Gthe summer thrill is Amgone
But we've Cnever been so in Flove
GShadow and a dAmancer
No, we've Cnever been so in Flove
GLike a shadow and a Amdancer
 F   G   Am   C(x2)
A shadow and a Fdancer
We are Glooking for the Amanswer
Keeping perfect Ctime
Like a shadow and a Fdancer
We know Gsummer thrill is Amgone
But we've Cnever been so in love

All chords in this song (4)

The story behind the song

The Fray is an American rock band known for their piano-driven sound, formed by schoolmates Isaac Slade and Joe King. Their music often explores themes of introspection and emotional depth. "Shadow And A Dancer," appearing on their album Helios, carries a mood of quiet contemplation, suggesting a push and pull between different aspects of oneself or a relationship. It plays like an intimate reflection on connection and contrast.

AI-written from these sources:The Fray — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

🎸 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

Shadow And A Dancer

by The Fray

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 1 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Capo on 1

Feedback is welcome

Note: During the verse in between chords there are little transition notes, I'm pretty sure they're just

played along the A string but someone is welcome to figure them out and leave them in the comments (I'll add

them if they're posted and leave credit where it's due), this is simply an easy way to play the song.

Cheers

[Verse 1]

Hello friend

Do you remember when

We would float on the summer wind

And fall back to earth again

Hello love

Remember that touch

That skin on skin summer rush

C G

Sweeping up the both of us

[Chorus 1]

Like a shadow and a dancer

G Am

We were looking for the answers

Keeping perfect time

Like a shadow and a dancer

G Am

We know the summer thrill is gone

C F

But we've never been so in love

G Am C

Like a shadow and a dancer

[Verse 2]

We have stayed

Like the Cascade Mountain range

And Pacific Ocean waves

Some things never change

And it's you and me

And our bodies are remembering

We're turning ever so slowly

C G

In the candlelight trembling

[Chorus 2]

On a shadow and a dancer

G Am

We were looking for the answers

Keeping perfect time

Like a shadow and a dancer

G Am

We know the summer thrill is gone

C F

But we've never been so in love

G Am

Shadow and a dancer

C F

No, we've never been so in love

G Am

Like a shadow and a dancer

F G Am C

(x2)

A shadow and a dancer

G Am

We are looking for the answer

Keeping perfect time

Like a shadow and a dancer

G Am

We know summer thrill is gone

But we've never been so in love

About Shadow And A Dancer Chords by The Fray

Learn how to play Shadow And A Dancer by The Fray with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Shadow And A Dancer chords”, “Shadow And A Dancer guitar chords”, or “The Fray Shadow And A Dancer 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 Shadow And A Dancer chords and for experienced players who want accurate Shadow And A Dancer lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, C, Am, F, G.

FAQ — Shadow And A Dancer by The Fray

How do I play "Shadow And A Dancer" by The Fray on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Shadow And A Dancer" by The Fray 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 "Shadow And A Dancer" by The Fray free?

Yes. The chords for "Shadow And A Dancer" by The Fray are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Shadow And A Dancer" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Shadow And A Dancer"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Shadow And A Dancer" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Shadow And A Dancer" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Shadow And A Dancer" by The Fray with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Fray below.

What key is "Shadow And A Dancer" in?

The chords for "Shadow And A Dancer" show the original chord names (including A, C, Am, F, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.