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Wide Open

Shinedown

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Wide Open by Shinedown in the key of A

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2020s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse 1
AYou're Showing EverF#myone Too Many FAaces
You C#mWrite It All Down, But Then Erase It
Just A AFew More DF#mrinks Until The DArinks Win
How EFar You Gonna Sink Until It BSinks In?
'Cause When Your AWhole World Shatters
And The C#mWords Don't Matter
When It ARains, It's Gonna Pour
But The ERisk Is The BReward

Chorus
Out Here In The AWide EOpen, I C#mWant For Nothing
All These AMixed EEmotions Trying To C#mTell Me SomethingB​
I Might Be AScared Of What I'll C#mMiss
But I'd ERather Take The ARisk
Out Here In The Wide EOpen
In The C#mWide BOpen

A A C#m A

Verse 2
You AGotta Take A Shot, So What If You're Rejected?
Try To C#mLive A Little, Maybe Get Arrested
And Throwing ACaution To The Wind Might Be The Answer
So Pack It EUp And Hit The Road, Tiny BDancer
And The ASun Goes Down In C#mEvery Hometown
You Got ANothing Left To Lose
And No EMatter What You BChoose
It's AAll In Front Of You

Chorus
Out Here In The AWide EOpen, I C#mWant For Nothing
All These AMixed EEmotions Trying To C#mTell Me SomethingB​
I Might Be AScared Of What I'll C#mMiss
But I'd ERather Take The ARisk
Out Here In The Wide EOpen
In The C#mWide BOpen

A C#m A C#m x 4

Pre-Chorus
Out Here In The AWide Open

Chorus
Out Here In The AWide EOpen, I C#mWant For Nothing
All These AMixed EEmotions Trying To C#mTell Me SomethingB​
I Might Be AScared Of What I'll C#mMiss
But I'd ERather Take The ARisk
Out Here In The Wide EOpen
In The C#mWide BOpen

A A C#m A

Outro
AYeah E​
You Know I'm Ready To AGo!  E​
You Know I'm Ready To C#mGo!
AGo! Go!E    C#m     B​
Also available in: D (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Wide Open?

The chords for Wide Open are: A, F#m, C#m, E, B

What is the original key of Wide Open?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing Wide Open?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Wide Open in another key?

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

Can Wide Open be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Wide Open on ukulele?

Chord Wide Open can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Wide Open?

Wide Open uses 5 chords: A, F#m, C#m, E, B

What is the easiest way to play Wide Open?

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 Wide Open released in?

Wide Open was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Wide Open?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Wide Open 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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