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Shame On The Moon

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Words and music by Rodney Crowell
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The G/F# indicates that you play the F# note on the 6th string moving into the next chord.
[Intro]
|        G|     G/F#|       Em|        |
|        G|     G/F#|       Em|        |
[Verse 1]
 GUntil you've been beside a manG/F#  
 EmYou don't know what he wants
 GYou don't know if he cries at nightG/F#  
 EmYou don't know if he don'tD  
 CWhen nothin' comes Geasy
 COld nightmares are GrealG/F#  
 EmUntil you've been beside a Gman
 EmYou dDon't know how he fGeels
[Verse 2]
 GOnce inside a woman's heartG/F#  
 EmA man must keep his head
 GHeaven opens up the doorG/F#  
 EmWhere angels fear to treadD  
 CSome men go crGazy
CSome men go sloGwG/F#  
 EmSome men go just whGere they want
  EmSDome men never gGo
[Chorus]
BbOh, blame it on mGidnight
BbOoh, shame on the mGoon
[Interlude]
|        G|      G/F#|       Em|         |
|        G|      G/F#|       Em|        D|
|        C|         G|        C|        G|
|       Em|         G|     Em   D|        G|
[Verse 3]
 GIt's everywhere, it's all aroundG/F#  
 EmComfort in a crowd
 GStrangers' faces all aroundG/F#  
 EmLaughin' right out loudD  
 CHey, watch where you're gGoin'
 CStep light on old GtoesG/F#  
 Em'Cause until you've been beside a mGan
 EmYou dDon't know who he knGows
[Chorus]
BbOh, blame it on mGidnight
BbOoh, shame on the mGoon
BbOh, blame it on mGidnight
BbOoh, shame on the mGoon
[Outro]
        Em       G/F#    GBlame it on midnight
        Em       G/F#    GYou can blame it on midnight
        Em       G/F#    GShame, shame, shame, shame on the moon
        Em       G/F#    GBlame it on midnight

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The story behind the song

This song, originally written by Rodney Crowell, is brought to life by Bob Seger's trademark acoustic guitar, an easygoing vocal, and a loping rhythm. It's a tune that fits well within Seger's body of work, often exploring themes of love and women. Fans of Seger's more ballad-like side will find delight in this mostly-acoustic country/pop song. It plays like a reflective, perhaps wistful, journey under the moonlight.

AI-written from these sources:Shame on the Moon — Wikipedia ↗Bob Seger — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Shame On The Moon

by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

G/F#

Words and music by Rodney Crowell

Note:

The G/F# indicates that you play the F# note on the 6th string moving into the next chord.

[Intro]

G G/F# Em

| | | | |

G G/F# Em

| | | | |

[Verse 1]

G G/F#

Until you've been beside a man

You don't know what he wants

G G/F#

You don't know if he cries at night

Em D

You don't know if he don't

C G

When nothin' comes easy

C G G/F#

Old nightmares are real

Em G

Until you've been beside a man

Em D G

You don't know how he feels

[Verse 2]

G G/F#

Once inside a woman's heart

A man must keep his head

G G/F#

Heaven opens up the door

Em D

Where angels fear to tread

C G

Some men go crazy

C G G/F#

Some men go slow

Em G

Some men go just where they want

Em D G

Some men never go

[Chorus]

Bb G

Oh, blame it on midnight

Bb G

Ooh, shame on the moon

[Interlude]

G G/F# Em

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G G/F# Em D

| | | | |

C G C G

| | | | |

Em G Em D G

| | | | |

[Verse 3]

G G/F#

It's everywhere, it's all around

Comfort in a crowd

G G/F#

Strangers' faces all around

Em D

Laughin' right out loud

C G

Hey, watch where you're goin'

C G G/F#

Step light on old toes

Em G

'Cause until you've been beside a man

Em D G

You don't know who he knows

[Chorus]

Bb G

Oh, blame it on midnight

Bb G

Ooh, shame on the moon

Bb G

Oh, blame it on midnight

Bb G

Ooh, shame on the moon

[Outro]

Em G/F# G

Blame it on midnight

Em G/F# G

You can blame it on midnight

Em G/F# G

Shame, shame, shame, shame on the moon

Em G/F# G

Blame it on midnight

About Shame On The Moon Chords by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band

Learn how to play Shame On The Moon by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Shame On The Moon chords”, “Shame On The Moon guitar chords”, or “Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band Shame On The Moon 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 Shame On The Moon chords and for experienced players who want accurate Shame On The Moon lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G/F, F, G, G/F#, Em, D.

FAQ — Shame On The Moon by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band

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What key is "Shame On The Moon" in?

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