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In The Shelter

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[Intro]
A  E      A  E
[Verse 1]
In the sheElter
In the mornin' as the sun was brightly gleaAming
   F#mI heard her crying out, "What is it all about?
I Ejust don't know, but AI can't go back Ehome."
[Verse 2]
Lonely prinEcess
All the days out on your own are growing emApty
    F#mNothing is going well
If you could only tell them Ehow you feel
AThey're too real to Eunderstand
[Bridge]
AToo many small suggestions
Ended in forced repressions Elong ago
AToo many innocent faces and
Too many far out places Esomething's wrong
Let me tell you that B7something's wrong
It's been that Away so long, and it's a sEhame
[Verse 3]
On the street cEar
To the city where she knows that she might lose Ait all
   F#mRiding for just a dime, takin' her own sweet time
And kEnowing well tAhis could be her Efinal fall
[Verse 4]
Past the bouEtique
To the alley down the river, people pAass her by
   F#mSits on the big gray rocks, takes off her boots and socks
Not Eknowing what she Awill do next just Estarts to cry
[Bridge]
   AToo many wild rejections
Ending in angry questions Efrom her dad
   AToo many T - V dinners
And everyone loves a winner, but Eshe was lost
ANo one knows the triEals she had
[Verse 5]
In the sheElter
In the mornin' as the sun was brightly gleaAming
   F#mI heard her crying out, "What is it all about?
I Ejust don't know, but AI can't go back Ehome."
Hell, I just don't know, but AI can't go back hEome
[Outro]
E    A  E    A  E    A  E

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The story behind the song

Jimmy Buffett was known for his "island escapism" persona, blending country, rock, folk, and calypso to create a tropical music sound. His songs often promoted enjoying life and following passions, painting a picture of a carefree lifestyle. "In The Shelter" appears on his album Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes. At its heart, this song likely invites you to find solace and peace, perhaps in a personal haven or a moment of tranquility.

AI-written from these sources:Jimmy Buffett — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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In The Shelter

by Jimmy Buffett

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F#m

[Intro]

A E A E

[Verse 1]

In the shelter

In the mornin' as the sun was brightly gleaming

F#m

I heard her crying out, "What is it all about?

E A E

I just don't know, but I can't go back home."

[Verse 2]

Lonely princess

All the days out on your own are growing empty

F#m

Nothing is going well

If you could only tell them how you feel

A E

They're too real to understand

[Bridge]

Too many small suggestions

Ended in forced repressions long ago

Too many innocent faces and

Too many far out places something's wrong

Let me tell you that something's wrong

A E

It's been that way so long, and it's a shame

[Verse 3]

On the street car

To the city where she knows that she might lose it all

F#m

Riding for just a dime, takin' her own sweet time

E A E

And knowing well this could be her final fall

[Verse 4]

Past the boutique

To the alley down the river, people pass her by

F#m

Sits on the big gray rocks, takes off her boots and socks

E A E

Not knowing what she will do next just starts to cry

[Bridge]

Too many wild rejections

Ending in angry questions from her dad

Too many T - V dinners

And everyone loves a winner, but she was lost

A E

No one knows the trials she had

[Verse 5]

In the shelter

In the mornin' as the sun was brightly gleaming

F#m

I heard her crying out, "What is it all about?

E A E

I just don't know, but I can't go back home."

A E

Hell, I just don't know, but I can't go back home

[Outro]

E A E A E A E

About In The Shelter Chords by Jimmy Buffett

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