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Pretty sure these chords work but do leave suggestions if not - also let me know if I've chosen the wrong key!
[Intro]
Am Am Dm Dm
 |  |  |  x2
[Verse 1]
Am                                                         F
Pour yourself another drink, light a cigarette and let the smoke hide you
Am                                              F
Medicate the pain away, live to see another day - Sleep the whole night through
Dm
  Your secret, just feed it
E
 God knows how much you need it
[Chorus]
Am                                                    F
Why you gotta hide? Why you gotta hide? Why you gotta run?
Am                                                             F
What you gotta lose, what you gotta lose, when all is said and done?
Dm                                                         C
Why you gotta pray? What's it gonna take for you to be someone?
E                                                   Am
Everybody knows - your shadows, you'll go when the light goes
          F
(When the light goes)
[Verse 2]
Am                                                                 F
Kiss yourself another stranger, cause you know you love the danger don't you?
Am                                                   F
Give yourself to someone new, every night is what you do
Dm
  Your secret, just feed it
E
 God knows how muich you need it
[Chorus]
Am                                                    F
Why you gotta hide? Why you gotta hide? Why you gotta run?
Am                                                             F
What you gotta lose, what you gotta lose, when all is said and done?
Dm                                                         C
Why you gotta pray? What's it gonna take for you to be someone?
E                                                   Am
Everybody knows - your shadows, you'll go when the light goes
[Outro]
           F
(When the light goes) When the light goes
Am           F
  (When the light goes) When the light goes
Am           F
  (When the light goes) When the light goes
Am              F                                Am
  Only you know - your shadows, all go when the light goes
             F
  (When the light goes) When the light goes
Am           F
  (When the light goes) When the light goes

Shadows chords and lyrics

Free chords for Shadows by Ruth B.. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Pretty sure these chords work but do leave suggestions if not - also let me know if I've chosen the wrong key!
[Intro]
Am | Am | Dm | Dm x2
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Outro]

Shadows Chords by Ruth B.

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

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Can I transpose "Shadows" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Shadows"?

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

Is "Shadows" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Shadows" in?

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