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Empire

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Standard Tuning
Capo 1
[Verse]
B          G
Take off all of your skin
    A
I'm brave when you are free
B          G
Shake off all of your sins
    A
And give them to me
B       G
Closer, let me back in
  A                               B     G    A
I wanna be yours, wanna be your hero
                  E
And my heart beats
[Chorus]
         B              G              A
Like the empires of the world unite
         B        G
We are alive
        A
And the stars make love to the universe
          B               G            A
You're my wild fire every single night
         B       G
We are alive
        A
And the stars make love to the universe
        E
And you touch me
    E
(keep building up the strumming)
And I'm like, and I'm like, AND I'M LIKE!
B  G   A
Oooo Oooo
(And I'm like!)
B  G   A
Oooo Oooo
(And I'm LIKE!)
B  G   A
Oooo Oooo
(And I'm like!)
B  G   A
Oooo Oooo
[Verse 2]
B      G                   A
I will follow you down wherever you go
B    G                 A
I am baby I'm bound to you and do you know?
B       G
Closer, pull me in tight
  A                               B    G   A
I wanna be yours, wanna be your hero
                    E
And my heart beats
[Chorus]
         B              G              A
Like the empires of the world unite
         B        G
We are alive
        A
And the stars make love to the universe
          B               G            A
You're my wild fire every single night
         B       G
We are alive
        A
And the stars make love to the universe
        E
And you touch me
    E
//(keep building up the strumming)
And I'm like, and I'm like, AND I'M LIKE!
B  G   A
Oooo Oooo
(We Are alive)
B  G   A
Oooo Oooo
(And I'm LIKE!)
B  G   A
Oooo Oooo
(We are aLIIIIIIIIIIIIIVE)
B  G   A
Oooo Oooo
[Bridge]
             G
I just gonna raise my head
              A
Walk up to the final edge
               B
And I'm gonna faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall!
               G
I'm just gonna raise my head
             A
And hold you close
[Chorus]
         B              G              A
Like the empires of the world unite
         B        G
We are alive
        A
And the stars make love to the universe
          B               G            A
You're my wild fire every single night
         B       G
We are alive
        A
And the stars make love to the universe
        E
And you touch me
  E
(keep building up the strumming)
And I'm like, and I'm like, AND I'M LIKE!
B  G   A
Oooo Oooo
(And I'm like!)
B  G   A
Oooo Oooo
(And I'm LIKE!)
B  G   A
Oooo Oooo
(And I'm like!)
B  G   A
Oooo Oooo

Empire chords and lyrics

Free chords for Empire by Shakira. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Standard Tuning
Capo 1
[Verse]
[Chorus]
And I'm like, and I'm like, AND I'M LIKE!
(And I'm like!)
(And I'm LIKE!)
(And I'm like!)
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
And I'm like, and I'm like, AND I'M LIKE!
(We Are alive)
(And I'm LIKE!)
(We are aLIIIIIIIIIIIIIVE)
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
And I'm like, and I'm like, AND I'M LIKE!
(And I'm like!)
(And I'm LIKE!)
(And I'm like!)

Empire Chords by Shakira

Learn how to play Empire by Shakira with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Empire chords”, “Empire guitar chords”, or “Shakira Empire 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 Empire chords and for experienced players who want accurate Empire lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, G, A, E.

Frequently asked questions about Empire

How do I play "Empire" by Shakira on guitar?

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Are the chords for "Empire" by Shakira free?

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Can I transpose "Empire" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Empire" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Empire"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Empire" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Empire" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Empire" by Shakira with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Shakira below.

What key is "Empire" in?

The chords for "Empire" show the original chord names (including B, G, A, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.