Now playing

Shine Like Gold

Chords

4.65 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Emajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
A E B
[Verse 1]
AI see it in your eyes liEke you're lookin' for Ba window
AFor the wide open skies Ewonderin' where do I Bbegin though?
EIf Ayou knew how briC#mght you shine
BDo you think it might change your C#mmind?
AThe clouds are on fire, and Ethey're telling you somBething that they know
[Pre-Chorus]
EYou shine like AgoldE  B  
You shine like AgoldE  B  
[Verse 2]
ARemember what you said when we dErove all night from MBemphis?
AThat the headlights of your eEyes were running from the Btempest
AThen the dawn broke through the Eblack
and we were laBughing, lookin' baC#mck
NAo matter how dark, the mEorning comes up Brelentless
[Chorus]
You shine like AgoldE  B  
You shine like AgoldE  B  
And your soul was born to Ashine
Like a sEpark (like a spark)
In the Bnight (in the night)
And the dark can't hide your AglowE  B  
[Bridge]
When the Athoughts, in your Bmind, are like C#mfears
And they take you Eplaces
LAove is haBrd, to beC#mlieve
And the Eair gets thin and
ALungs, find it Bharder to F#mbreathe
Remember what you Bknow
[Pre-Chorus]
EYou shine like AgoldE  B  
You shine like AgoldE  B  
[Chorus]
EYou shine like AgoldE  B  
You shine like AgoldE  B  
And your soul was born to Ashine
Like a sEpark (like a spark)
In the Bnight (in the night)
In the dark, it hides your AglowE  B  

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 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

Shine Like Gold

by Switchfoot

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C#m

F#m

[Intro]

A E B

[Verse 1]

A E B

I see it in your eyes like you're lookin' for a window

A E B

For the wide open skies wonderin' where do I begin though?

E A C#m

If you knew how bright you shine

B C#m

Do you think it might change your mind?

A E B

The clouds are on fire, and they're telling you something that they know

[Pre-Chorus]

E A E B

You shine like gold

A E B

You shine like gold

[Verse 2]

A E B

Remember what you said when we drove all night from Memphis?

A E B

That the headlights of your eyes were running from the tempest

A E

Then the dawn broke through the black

B C#m

and we were laughing, lookin' back

A E B

No matter how dark, the morning comes up relentless

[Chorus]

A E B

You shine like gold

A E B

You shine like gold

And your soul was born to shine

Like a spark (like a spark)

In the night (in the night)

A E B

And the dark can't hide your glow

[Bridge]

A B C#m

When the thoughts, in your mind, are like fears

And they take you places

A B C#m

Love is hard, to believe

And the air gets thin and

A B F#m

Lungs, find it harder to breathe

Remember what you know

[Pre-Chorus]

E A E B

You shine like gold

A E B

You shine like gold

[Chorus]

E A E B

You shine like gold

A E B

You shine like gold

And your soul was born to shine

Like a spark (like a spark)

In the night (in the night)

A E B

In the dark, it hides your glow

About Shine Like Gold Chords by Switchfoot

Learn how to play Shine Like Gold by Switchfoot with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Shine Like Gold chords”, “Shine Like Gold guitar chords”, or “Switchfoot Shine Like Gold 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 Shine Like Gold chords and for experienced players who want accurate Shine Like Gold lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, E, B, C#m, F#m.

FAQ — Shine Like Gold by Switchfoot

How do I play "Shine Like Gold" by Switchfoot on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Shine Like Gold" by Switchfoot 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 "Shine Like Gold" by Switchfoot free?

Yes. The chords for "Shine Like Gold" by Switchfoot are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Shine Like Gold" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Shine Like Gold"?

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

Is "Shine Like Gold" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Shine Like Gold" by Switchfoot with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Switchfoot below.

What key is "Shine Like Gold" in?

The chords for "Shine Like Gold" show the original chord names (including A, E, B, C#m, F#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.