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Shadow On The Wall

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This is just a simple chord version of the song. You can pick the intro or the whole 
either way it works. this is a beautiful song, enjoy
capo on 4th fret
Intro:
  Bm   Bm/A  Bm/ G  Bm/ E   Bm/F#  Bm/A  
BmGone, It's hard for me to see when I'm Bm/Awrong
                                      Bm/G  
It's hard for me to weep when I'm strong
                                    Bm/E  
But I could never sleep when you're gone
Oh but stillBm  
If you were gonna crucifBm/Ay me
                         Bm/G  
I wouldn't want nobody to see
                               Bm/    E  F#  
'Cause you could kick me hard when I'm down
GDown, down, Amdown
I don't waGnt wanna Dbe
GNobody's fAmool
GI've played that pDart so many times befoGreBm  
How I long to Dbe
A shadow oGn the wall
I will mDake no sounD/C#d at allBm  
And when the sun goes Ddown
The shadow on Gthe wall
It cannDot be seen D/C#at allBm  
Bm/AAt all
BmOver it
BmHey it's not that you would mess with my Bm/Ahead
I believe that you believe what you saiGd
                                   Bm/E  
You think you know me best and you care
But that's not faiBmr!
'Cause I don't really want to be Bm/Asafe
                                  Bm/G  
It must have been the way I was raised
                          Bm/E  
Sleep with one eye open I say
GHey hey heAmy
I don't want Gwanna bDe
GNobody's foAmol
GI've played that paDrt so many times befoGreBm  
How I long tDo be
A shadow on the wGall
I Dwill make nD/C#o sound at Bmall
And when the sun goes Ddown
The shadow on Gthe wall
It Dcannot be D/C#seen at Bmall
Bm/AAt all
How I long to Dbe
A shadow on the wGall
I Dwill make nD/C#o sound at Bmall
And when the sun goes Ddown
The shadow on Gthe wall
It cannDot be seen D/C#at allBm  
Bm/AAt all

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The story behind the song

Brandi Carlile is an American singer-songwriter whose music blends folk rock, alternative country, Americana, and classic rock. Known for her powerful voice and songwriting, she has released several acclaimed albums throughout her career. This early track, "Shadow On The Wall," appears on her Acoustic release, showcasing her foundational sound. It plays like an intimate reflection, a quiet moment of observation.

AI-written from these sources:Brandi Carlile — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Shadow On The Wall

by Brandi Carlile

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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Bm/A

Bm/F#

D/C#

This is just a simple chord version of the song. You can pick the intro or the whole

either way it works. this is a beautiful song, enjoy

capo on 4th fret

Intro:

Bm Bm/A Bm G Bm E Bm/F# Bm/A

/ /

Bm Bm/A

Gone, It's hard for me to see when I'm wrong

Bm G

It's hard for me to weep when I'm strong

Bm E

But I could never sleep when you're gone

Oh but still

Bm/A

If you were gonna crucify me

Bm G

I wouldn't want nobody to see

Bm E F#

'Cause you could kick me hard when I'm down

G Am

Down, down, down

G D

I don't want wanna be

G Am

Nobody's fool

G D G Bm

I've played that part so many times before

How I long to be

A shadow on the wall

D D/C# Bm

I will make no sound at all

And when the sun goes down

The shadow on the wall

D D/C# Bm

It cannot be seen at all

Bm/A

At all

Over it

Bm Bm/A

Hey it's not that you would mess with my head

I believe that you believe what you said

Bm E

You think you know me best and you care

But that's not fair!

Bm/A

'Cause I don't really want to be safe

Bm G

It must have been the way I was raised

Bm E

Sleep with one eye open I say

G Am

Hey hey hey

G D

I don't want wanna be

G Am

Nobody's fool

G D G Bm

I've played that part so many times before

How I long to be

A shadow on the wall

D D/C# Bm

I will make no sound at all

And when the sun goes down

The shadow on the wall

D D/C# Bm

It cannot be seen at all

Bm/A

At all

How I long to be

A shadow on the wall

D D/C# Bm

I will make no sound at all

And when the sun goes down

The shadow on the wall

D D/C# Bm

It cannot be seen at all

Bm/A

At all

About Shadow On The Wall Chords by Brandi Carlile

Learn how to play Shadow On The Wall by Brandi Carlile with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Shadow On The Wall chords”, “Shadow On The Wall guitar chords”, or “Brandi Carlile Shadow On The Wall 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 On The Wall chords and for experienced players who want accurate Shadow On The Wall lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bm, Bm/A, G, E, Bm/F#, F#.

FAQ — Shadow On The Wall by Brandi Carlile

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What key is "Shadow On The Wall" in?

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