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A Whiter Shade Of Pale

Procol Harum

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for A Whiter Shade Of Pale by Procol Harum in the key of E

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1960s Genre: Rock Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro : E B/D# C#m B
        A G#m F#m E
        B A G#m F#m
        E G#m A B A B

E We B/D#Skipped The Light FandC#mango.. B​
A  G#mTurned Cartwheels 'Cross TF#mhe Floor..  E​
B I Was AFeeling Kinda G#mSeasick  B​

E But The B/D#Crowd Called OuC#mt For More..  B​
A The G#mRoom Was Humming HF#marder..  E​
B As The ACeiling Flew AG#mway.. B​
E When We B/D#Called Out For AnC#mother DrinBk..
A The G#mWaiter Brought A TF#mray..

Chorus :
BAnd So It EWas.B/D#. That LC#mater.. B​
A As The G#mMiller Told His TF#male..  E​
B That AHer Face, At First Just G#mGhostly F#m​
Turned EA Whiter..A Shade EOf Pale..B​

Int. : E B/D# C#m B
       A G#m F#m E
       B A G#m F#m
       E G#m A B A B

E  B/D#He Said There Is No RC#meason..  B​
A And The G#mTruth Is Plain To SF#mee..  E​
B But I AWandered Through
My G#mPlaying Cards.. B​

E Would B/D#Not Let Her BC#me..  B​
A One Of G#mSixteen Vestal VF#mirgins..  E​
B Who Were LeaAving For The CoG#mast.. B​
E And AlB/D#though My EyC#mes Were OpeBn..
A They Might G#mJust As Well Been CF#mlosed..

Chorus :
BAnd So It EWas.B/D#. That LC#mater.. B​
A As The G#mMiller Told His TF#male..  E​
B That AHer Face, At First Just G#mGhostly F#m​
Turned EA Whiter..A Shade EOf Pale..B​

Int. : E B/D# C#m B
       A G#m F#m E
       B A G#m F#m
       E G#m A B

Ėnding :
BAnd So It EWas.B/D#. That LC#mater.. B​
A As The G#mMiller Told His TF#male..  E​
Also available in: C (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for A Whiter Shade Of Pale?

The chords for A Whiter Shade Of Pale are: E, B/D#, C#m, B, A, G#m, F#m

What is the original key of A Whiter Shade Of Pale?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing A Whiter Shade Of Pale?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play A Whiter Shade Of Pale in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can A Whiter Shade Of Pale be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play A Whiter Shade Of Pale on ukulele?

Chord A Whiter Shade Of Pale can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in A Whiter Shade Of Pale?

A Whiter Shade Of Pale uses 7 chords: E, B/D#, C#m, B, A, G#m, F#m

What is the easiest way to play A Whiter Shade Of Pale?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was A Whiter Shade Of Pale released in?

A Whiter Shade Of Pale was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for A Whiter Shade Of Pale?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch A Whiter Shade Of Pale to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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