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I noticed the chords on some of the other links were off, and I decided to put 
together a correct version. Played along to the song, sounds good.
I don't take credit for this, it's mix and matched from the others who have posted.
Chords Used:
- Em  
- D/F#  
- G  
- Csus2  
- GM7/C  
- Am  
- F#  
- B  
A C can be substituted for the Csus2 and GM7/C to simplify.
[Intro]
|     Em    D/F#|         G|     Csus2|     GM7/C|
[Verse 1]
EmSend awD/F#ay for a Gpriceless gift
Csus2One not subtle, GM7/COne not on the list.
EmSend awD/F#ay for a Gperfect world
Csus2One not simply GM7/Cso absurd.
EmIn these D/F#times of Gdoing what you're told
Csus2Keep these feelingsGM7/C, no one knows.
AmWhatever happened to the Emyoung man's heart.
AmSwallowed by pain, as he Gslowly fell aBpart.
[Chorus]
And I'm Emstaring down the barrel of a D45
CSwimming through the ashes of another life.
EmNo real reason to acDcept the way things have changed
CStaring down the barrel of a Am45.
[Instrumental Break]
|     Em    D/F#|         G|     Csus2|     GM7/C|
[Verse 2]
EmSend a D/F#message tGo the unborn child
Csus2Keep your eyes oGM7/Cpen for a while
EmIn a boD/F#x high up Gon the shelf
Csus2Left for you nGM7/Co one else
EmThere's D/F#a piece of Ga puzzle known as life
Csus2Wrapped in guilt, sGM7/Cealed up tight
AmWhatever happened to the Emyoung man's heart.
AmSwallowed by pain, as he Gslowly fell aBpart.
[Chorus]
And I'm Emstaring down the barrel of a D45
CSwimming through the ashes of another life.
EmNo real reason to acDcept the way things have changed
CStaring down the barrel of a Am45.
[Bridge]
Everyone's Bpointing their fingersC  
Always Bcondemning meC  
Nobody Bknows what
I EmbelieD/F#veG  
I Csus2believeGM7/C  
[Chorus]
And I'm Emstaring down the barrel of a D45
CSwimming through the ashes of another life.
EmNo real reason to acDcept the way things have changed
CStaring down the barrel of a Am45.
And I'm Emstaring down the barrel of a D45
CSwimming through the ashes of another life.
EmNo real reason to acDcept the way things have changed
CStaring down the barrel of a Am45.

All chords in this song (10)

The story behind the song

"45" is a song about facing yourself and deciding to become comfortable in your own skin, realizing that self-happiness is key before you can make others happy. The title refers to the world and what it presents to you each day, a metaphor for the challenges and gifts of life. It's about overcoming dark places, moving forward, and understanding that while things won't always be good, you are responsible for your own progress. This song plays like an anthem of self-discovery and resilience.

AI-written from these sources:45 (Shinedown song) — Wikipedia ↗Shinedown — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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45

by Shinedown

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

D/F#

Csus2

GM7/C

I noticed the chords on some of the other links were off, and I decided to put

together a correct version. Played along to the song, sounds good.

I don't take credit for this, it's mix and matched from the others who have posted.

Chords Used:

D/F#

Csus2

GM7/C

A C can be substituted for the Csus2 and GM7/C to simplify.

[Intro]

Em D/F# G Csus2 GM7/C

| | | | |

[Verse 1]

Em D/F# G

Send away for a priceless gift

Csus2 GM7/C

One not subtle, One not on the list.

Em D/F# G

Send away for a perfect world

Csus2 GM7/C

One not simply so absurd.

Em D/F# G

In these times of doing what you're told

Csus2 GM7/C

Keep these feelings, no one knows.

Am Em

Whatever happened to the young man's heart.

Am G B

Swallowed by pain, as he slowly fell apart.

[Chorus]

Em D

And I'm staring down the barrel of a 45

Swimming through the ashes of another life.

Em D

No real reason to accept the way things have changed

C Am

Staring down the barrel of a 45.

[Instrumental Break]

Em D/F# G Csus2 GM7/C

| | | | |

[Verse 2]

Em D/F# G

Send a message to the unborn child

Csus2 GM7/C

Keep your eyes open for a while

Em D/F# G

In a box high up on the shelf

Csus2 GM7/C

Left for you no one else

Em D/F# G

There's a piece of a puzzle known as life

Csus2 GM7/C

Wrapped in guilt, sealed up tight

Am Em

Whatever happened to the young man's heart.

Am G B

Swallowed by pain, as he slowly fell apart.

[Chorus]

Em D

And I'm staring down the barrel of a 45

Swimming through the ashes of another life.

Em D

No real reason to accept the way things have changed

C Am

Staring down the barrel of a 45.

[Bridge]

B C

Everyone's pointing their fingers

B C

Always condemning me

Nobody knows what

Em D/F# G

I believe

Csus2 GM7/C

I believe

[Chorus]

Em D

And I'm staring down the barrel of a 45

Swimming through the ashes of another life.

Em D

No real reason to accept the way things have changed

C Am

Staring down the barrel of a 45.

Em D

And I'm staring down the barrel of a 45

Swimming through the ashes of another life.

Em D

No real reason to accept the way things have changed

C Am

Staring down the barrel of a 45.

About 45 Chords by Shinedown

Learn how to play 45 by Shinedown with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “45 chords”, “45 guitar chords”, or “Shinedown 45 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 45 chords and for experienced players who want accurate 45 lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, D/F#, G, Csus2, GM7/C, Am.

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