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The Shade

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Shade by Rex Orange County in the key of G

Gmaj7  Dmaj7
Gmaj7  Dmaj7


Gmaj7I Was Closing All The Blinds 
Just So You Could Sleep 
The NightDmaj7 Through 
Gmaj7I Was Staying By Your Side 
Just So I Knew You Were ODmaj7kay 

And I Was OBmpening The Door 
BmJust To See If You 
WouldGmaj7 Walk ThrougGmajh 
I A#dimStarted BmPainting All The Walls 
DmJust To See If You Like The Bm7b5Shade 


Gmaj7I Would Love Just To Be Stuck To Your Side 
Not With Dmaj7Anybody Else, Anybody Else 
It'sGmaj7 Enough Just To Keep Us Occupied 
Please Don’t Dmaj7Go  No No

Gmaj7I Would Love Just To Be Stuck To Your Side 
Not With Dmaj7Anybody Else, Anybody Else 
It'sGmaj7 Enough Just To Keep Us Occupied 
Please Don’t Dmaj7Go 


Gmaj7You Were Holding Out Your Hand 
Hoping I’ll Be There To Dmaj7Hold To 
Gmaj7I Went Out To Amsterdam 
Just So I Could Give You Some Dmaj7Space 

Then I KeptBm Opening My Door 
BmJust To See If You 
WouldGmaj7 Walk ThrougGmajh 
I A#dimKept On BmPainting All My Walls 
DmJust To See If You Like The Bm7b5Shade 


Gmaj7I Would Love Just To Be Stuck To Your Side 
Not With Dmaj7Anybody Else, Anybody Else 
It'sGmaj Enough Just To Keep Us Occupied 
Please DDmaj7on’t Go  No No 

Gmaj7I Would Love Just To Be Stuck To Your Side 
Not With Dmaj7Anybody Else, Anybody Else 
It'sGmaj Enough Just To Keep Us Occupied 
Please Don’t Dmaj7Go  Oh Oh 


Gmaj7 Dmaj7
Gmaj7 Dmaj7
Also available in: A#maj7 (Original) C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Shade?

The chords for The Shade are: Gmaj7, Dmaj7, Bm, Gmaj, A#dim

What is the original key of The Shade?

The original key is A#maj7.

What is the difficulty of playing The Shade?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play The Shade in another key?

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

Can The Shade be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play The Shade on ukulele?

Chord The Shade can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Shade?

The Shade uses 5 chords: Gmaj7, Dmaj7, Bm, Gmaj, A#dim

What is the easiest way to play The Shade?

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 The Shade released in?

The Shade was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Shade?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Shade 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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