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Stage Fright

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[Intro]
 C   Bb   F   Gx2
B D
[Verse]
 EmNow deep in the heart of a Alonely kid
    Em/G             D              CSingle notes:  B  D  
 Who suffered so much for what he did,
 EmThey gave this ploughboy his Afortune and fame,
         Em/G              D               CSingle notes:  B  D  
 Since that day he ain't been the same.
 GSee the man with the Amstage fright
 FJust standin' up F/Dthere to give it aGll his might.
And he got caught in the Amspotlight,
 FBut when we get to the end
 DHe wants to start all over Gagain.
EmI've got fire water right on Amy breath
    Em/G             D              CSingle notes:  B  D  
And the doctor warned me I might catch a death.
EmSaid, "You can make it in yoAur disguise,
         Em/G              D               CSingle notes:  B  D  
Just never show the fear that's in your eyes."
 GSee the man with the Amstage fright
 FJust standin' up F/Dthere to give it aGll his might.
And he got caught in the Amspotlight,
 FBut when we get to the end
 DHe wants to start all over Gagain.
 F#mNow if he says that he's Bmafraid,
 CTake him Dat his word.G  
F#mAnd for the price that the Bmpoor boy has paid,
 CHe gets to sing C#ojust like a birdD, Eboh, ooh ooh Emooh.
[Solo]
 C   Bb   F   Gx3
C Bb F
EmYour brow is sweatin' and yoAur mouth gets dry,
    Em/G             D              CSingle notes:  B  D  
Fancy people go driftin' by.
EmThe moment of truth is right Aat hand,
         Em/G              D               CSingle notes:  B  D  
Just one more nightmare you can stand.
 GSee the man with the Amstage fright
 FJust standin' up F/Dthere to give it aGll his might.
And he got caught in the Amspotlight,
 FBut when we get to the end
 DHe wants to start all over Gagain.
 FYou wanna Dtry it once Gagain, hmm hmm,
 FPlDease don't make Ghim stop, hmm hmm,
 FLet him Dtake it from the Gtop, hmm hmm,
 FLet him Dstart all over aGgain

All chords in this song (15)

The story behind the song

"Stage Fright" delves into the anxieties surrounding fortune and fame, a theme that some interpret as reflecting the history of The Band itself or even the terror of performing. The lyrics, written by Robbie Robertson for the album of the same name, touch on the pitfalls that come with success. Though originally considered for Richard Manuel, the song ultimately featured Rick Danko on lead vocals, with his "nervous, tremulous voice" proving a fitting vehicle for the song's emotional core. It plays like a window into the pressures and personal struggles that can accompany life in the spotlight.

AI-written from these sources:Stage Fright (The Band song) — Wikipedia ↗The Band — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Stage Fright

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Em/G

F/D

F#m

C#o

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[Intro]

C Bb F G

B D

[Verse]

Em A

Now deep in the heart of a lonely kid

Em/G D C B D

Single notes:

Who suffered so much for what he did,

Em A

They gave this ploughboy his fortune and fame,

Em/G D C B D

Single notes:

Since that day he ain't been the same.

G Am

See the man with the stage fright

F F/D G

Just standin' up there to give it all his might.

And he got caught in the spotlight,

But when we get to the end

D G

He wants to start all over again.

Em A

I've got fire water right on my breath

Em/G D C B D

Single notes:

And the doctor warned me I might catch a death.

Em A

Said, "You can make it in your disguise,

Em/G D C B D

Single notes:

Just never show the fear that's in your eyes."

G Am

See the man with the stage fright

F F/D G

Just standin' up there to give it all his might.

And he got caught in the spotlight,

But when we get to the end

D G

He wants to start all over again.

F#m Bm

Now if he says that he's afraid,

C D G

Take him at his word.

F#m Bm

And for the price that the poor boy has paid,

C C#o D Eb Em

He gets to sing just like a bird, oh, ooh ooh ooh.

[Solo]

C Bb F G

C Bb F

Em A

Your brow is sweatin' and your mouth gets dry,

Em/G D C B D

Single notes:

Fancy people go driftin' by.

Em A

The moment of truth is right at hand,

Em/G D C B D

Single notes:

Just one more nightmare you can stand.

G Am

See the man with the stage fright

F F/D G

Just standin' up there to give it all his might.

And he got caught in the spotlight,

But when we get to the end

D G

He wants to start all over again.

F D G

You wanna try it once again, hmm hmm,

F D G

Please don't make him stop, hmm hmm,

F D G

Let him take it from the top, hmm hmm,

F D G

Let him start all over again

About Stage Fright Chords by The Band

Learn how to play Stage Fright by The Band with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Stage Fright chords”, “Stage Fright guitar chords”, or “The Band Stage Fright 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 Stage Fright chords and for experienced players who want accurate Stage Fright lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Bb, F, G, B, D.

FAQ — Stage Fright by The Band

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