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Special

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[Verse 1]
Bm                   A          G   A
Hurry up before you go and get old
Bm                     A        G    A
Hurry up before your blood runs cold
Bm                    A        G    A
None of us were ever meant to stay
Bm                    A        G    A
We're all gonna find that one day
[Pre-chorus]
        Bm                   A              G   A
You see life's too short to run it like a race
         Bm                         A          E
So it's never gonna matter if you win first place
E/G#
Cause we're all the same
[Chorus]
G                      D                 Bm
Stop waiting on your fifteen minutes of fame
       A
Cause you're not special
G                  D              Bm
I'm not trying to rain on your parade
     A
But you're not special
G                  D
I'm not trying to bring you down
Bm                 A              G
I'm not trying to sound so ineffectual
    A
But you're not special
[Instrumental]
Bm A G A
[Verse 2]
Bm                   A            G   A
Hurry up before the bottle kicks in
Bm                         A        G
Before the poison and the pain sets in 
                 A
(Get up, get up)
[Pre-chorus]
Bm                                     A       G   A
If you take it down a notch and you let me explain
Bm                        A        E
That on this earth we are all the same
E/G#
And all I can say is
[Chorus]
G                     D                 Bm
Stop waiting on your fifteen minutes of fame
       A
Cause you're not special
G                  D              Bm
I'm not trying to rain on your parade
     A
But you're not special
G                  D
I'm not trying to bring you down
Bm                 A              G
I'm not trying to sound so ineffectual
    A              Bm  D
But you're not special
[Bridge]
G
We all live to lie We all fall apart
Bm
We all go to war For the faint of heart
A
Instead we're condescending
A             Bm
There are no happy endings
G
I won't hold my breath I won't cast a doubt
Bm
I'd never sell you out
A
But I'll give you one last chance to own it
A/C#
Cause you're not a god or a poet so
[Chorus]
G                     D                 Bm
Stop waiting on your fifteen minutes of fame
       A
Cause you're not special
G                  D              Bm
I'm not trying to rain on your parade
     A
But you're not special
G                  D
I'm not trying to bring you down
Bm                 A             G
I'm not trying to sound so ineffectual
    A
But you're not special
G                 D
(Get up, get up, get a move on)
Bm                 A
(Get up, get up, what's takin' so long)
                 'Cause you're not a special
G                 D
(Get up, get up, get a move on)
Bm                     A
(Stop stallin',      I'm callin' out) 
              'Cause you're not a special
G D Bm           A                 G D Bm
      'Cause you're not a special
         A
'Cause you're not a special
[Outro]
G
Bm D G G
A Bm D G

Special chords and lyrics

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

[Verse 1]
[Pre-chorus]
[Chorus]
[Instrumental]
Bm A G A
[Verse 2]
[Pre-chorus]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
                 'Cause you're not a special
              'Cause you're not a special
[Outro]
G
Bm D G G 
A Bm D G

Special Chords by Shinedown

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

Frequently asked questions about Special

How do I play "Special" by Shinedown on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Special" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Special"?

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

Is "Special" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Special" in?

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