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       GABGABG
Intro:       
   G       A
I've been vindicated
    B          G
I've been loved and hated
    G       A            F#                         G
I've been pulled aside and told that life was overrated
G           A
No, I don't believe it
B           G
I just can't conceive it
G        A                     F#                   G
I can write all night but in the morning I can't read it
A                          E
Oh no, don't know what's the matter
G                         F
Stuck up on a ladder, scared of coming down
A                    D
If I don't get what I want
A                        D
And there ain't enough to go around
A      B    A           B   A
become oblivious to the obvious
A      B
Just ridiculous
G    A
As I flip the pages
B     G
You're a time that's ageless
G     A           F#                             G
In between us lies the calm before a storm that rages
A               G
Thought we were related
B            G
Couldn't be separated
G      A           F#                      G
Tried to get ahead but only got decapitated
A                   D
I don't get what you want
G                               F
Don't know what's the matter, trying to hang around
A                  D
If I don't get what I need
G                         F
Stuck up on a ladder, scared of coming down
A              B     A          B    A
We will become oblivious to the obvious
A      B
Just dysfunctional
B    G
Shut down
F#   E
Shut down
F#     D
Shut down
Solo:
GF#DF#
    x2
G F# D B
    G
hit  x4
A                         D
When I can't get keep from getting down
G                        F
Looking for a ladder, scared of coming down
A                  D
And I grow tired of hanging 'round
G                               F
Don't know what's the matter, trying to hang around
A        B     A    B     A
I become invisible, unlivable
A     B
Just dysfunctional
B    G
Shut down
F#   E
Shut down
F#     D
Shut down

Shut Down chords and lyrics

Free chords for Shut Down by Soul Asylum. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Intro: G A B G A B G
Solo:
G F# D F# x2
G F# D B
hit G x4

Shut Down Chords by Soul Asylum

Learn how to play Shut Down by Soul Asylum with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Shut Down chords”, “Shut Down guitar chords”, or “Soul Asylum Shut Down 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 Shut Down chords and for experienced players who want accurate Shut Down lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, A, B, F#, E, F.

Frequently asked questions about Shut Down

How do I play "Shut Down" by Soul Asylum on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Shut Down" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Shut Down"?

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

Is "Shut Down" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Shut Down" by Soul Asylum with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Soul Asylum below.

What key is "Shut Down" in?

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