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Brilliant

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[Intro]
C
Count it down from 10 to 1
Am
Faster than a firefly
F                                 C
Callin' out to everyone, are you dead or alive
C
Quicker than the curious
Am
And brighter than a meteor
F                                   C
Never knowing who to trust can make me insecure
        Am                      F
Let me clear my throat, let me catch my breath
        C                            G
Let my heart bleed out till there's nothing left
      Am            F
It's my day to be brilliant
      C             G
It's my day to be brilliant
[Verse 1]
C
Count it down from 10 to 1
Am
Faster than a hurricane
F                                 C
Callin' out to everyone, are you mad or insane
C
Quicker when you're curious
Am
And better once you realize
F                                     C
Finding someone you can trust, gets results, check your pulse
[Chorus]
         Am                     F
Let me clear my throat, let me catch my breath
        C                            G
Let my heart bleed out till there's nothing left
      Am           F
It's my day to be brilliant
      C            G
It's my day to be brilliant
[Verse 2]
C
Say it if you're one of us
Am
The beaten and the furious
F                             C
Injustice, and lies, for the very last time
C
Its all the same believe it or not
Am
But this ain't a game and I'll never stop
F                C
So you'd better run for your life
[Chorus]
         Am                     F
Let me clear my throat, let me catch my breath
        C                            G
Let my heart bleed out till there's nothing left
      Am           F
It's my day to be brilliant
      C            G
It's my day to be brilliant
[Bridge]
G F G F G F C
To whom it may concern
G F G F G F C
I won't crash and burn
G F G F C
Burn, burn
G F
I won't crash and...
[Solo] 
(tremolo)
AmFCG
    2x
[Chorus]
         Am                     F
Let me clear my throat, let me catch my breath
        C                            G
Let my heart bleed out till there's nothing left
      Am           F
It's my day to be brilliant
      C            G
It's my day to be brilliant
[Altered chorus]
        Am                   F
As the world collides and I fight for air
       C                    G
As I crash and burn like I just don't care
      Am            F
It's my day to be brilliant
      C             G
It's my day to be brilliant
[Outro]
Am
Count it down from 10 to 1
F
Quicker when your curious
C
Say it if you're one of us
G
The beaten and the furious
Am                      F
Are you mad or insane, mad or insane
C                        G
Are you mad or insane, you'd better run for your life
      C             F
It's my day to be brilliant
      C             F
It's my day to be brilliant

Brilliant chords and lyrics

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

[Intro]
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Solo] 
(tremolo)
Am F C G 2x
[Chorus]
[Altered chorus]
[Outro]

Brilliant Chords by Shinedown

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

Frequently asked questions about Brilliant

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

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Can I transpose "Brilliant" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Brilliant"?

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

Is "Brilliant" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Brilliant" 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 "Brilliant" in?

The chords for "Brilliant" show the original chord names (including C, Am, F, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.