Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

Shadow Man

Chords4.93 votes

Listen on

YouTube Spotify Apple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Shadow Man 2002 by David Bowie
B side to the CD single Slowburn
By Alan Hyde
E         A           C#m
There's a man back a-ways
     A                 E
Who believes at where he is
And there's a girl
   G#m                 B
Up ahead who says she knows
           A      G#m
And the street overflows
          C#m            B
With the folk who understand
            E       G#m       B
But for the guy who can't be seen
                A  G#m F#m
He's the Shadow Man
 B             A               E
And the Shadow Man is close at hand
E      A               C#m
Take a turn and see his smile
         A               E
Made of nothing but loneliness
        E           G#m
take a Boy and be a friend
               B
To the Shadow Man
         A                   G#m
You can call him Joe, you can call him Sam
          C#m               B
You should call and see who answers
        E       G#m         B                  A  G#m F#m
For he promises to come running, guided by the truth
               A             E
But the Shadow Man is really you
B                      E
Look into his eyes and see your reflection
A                     F#m
Look to the stars and see his eyes
      B                         A
He'll show you tomorrow, he'll show you the sorrows
G#m             B
Of what you did today
        A                E
You can call him foe, you can call him friend
           C#m               G#m
You should call and see who answers
        E         G#m      B
For he knows your eyes are drawn
            F#m    B
To the road ahead
               A                         E
And the Shadow Man is waiting round the bend
             A E
(Fade out on  &)
Oh, shadow man
Shadow man, shadow man
It's really you, it's really you, it's really you
He's the shadow man

Shadow Man chords and lyrics

Free chords for Shadow Man by David Bowie. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Shadow Man 2002 by David Bowie
B side to the CD single Slowburn
By Alan Hyde
And there's a girl
Shadow man, shadow man
It's really you, it's really you, it's really you
He's the shadow man

Shadow Man Chords by David Bowie

Learn how to play Shadow Man by David Bowie with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Shadow Man chords”, “Shadow Man guitar chords”, or “David Bowie Shadow Man 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 Shadow Man chords and for experienced players who want accurate Shadow Man lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, E, A, C#m, G#m, F#m.

Frequently asked questions about Shadow Man

How do I play "Shadow Man" by David Bowie on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Shadow Man" by David Bowie on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Shadow Man" by David Bowie free?

Yes. The chords for "Shadow Man" by David Bowie are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Shadow Man" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Shadow Man"?

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

Is "Shadow Man" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Shadow Man" in?

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