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Shake The Dust

Switchfoot

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Shake The Dust by Switchfoot in the key of C

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2010s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
C

Verse 1
I CWalked Through The Cemetery Twice TodayAm   F  .
CGot The Feeling That The Dead Had Something To
Say  Am   F.
“The EaCrth Makes Roommates
Out Of CarAmbon Based Primates” F​
The GravCe Was Trying To Communicate     .           Am   F​

Chorus
Shake The Dust,C Shake The Dust
When The WoFrld You Used To Trust
Is In PG#ieces All Around You
It's Not WhFat You Thought It Was
Shake The DCust, Shake The Dust
When Your EFmpire Starts To Rust
Only LovG#e Outlasts The Living
Til The DusFt Makes You One Of Us.

Instrumental
C F C F

Verse 2
CGermany Shot My Grandpa Down Am   F .
But He SurviCved To Love That Same German TownAm.  F​
The Former SColdiers That He Met
With His AmAmerican FAccent.
He Only CTalked To Me About The Common AmGround, FHe Said

Chorus
Shake The Dust,C Shake The Dust
When The WForld You Used To Trust
Is In PG#ieces All Around You
It's Not WhFat You Thought It Was
Shake The Dust,C Shake The Dust
When Your FEmpire Starts To Rust
Only LG#ove Outlasts The Living
‘Til The DFust Makes You One Of Us         . C  F  C  F​

Instrumental
C F C

Bridge
Someday WhCen I'm On My Own Deathbed
I'll SCpeak The Words My Own Grandfather Said

Chorus
Shake The Dust,C Shake The Dust
When The WForld You Used To Trust
Is In PG#ieces All Around You
It's Not WhFat You Thought It Was
Shake The DCust, Shake The Dust
When Your FEmpire Starts To Rust
Only LovG#e Outlasts The Living
‘Til The Dust And Rust WFill Claim The Rest Of Us

Outro
C
Also available in: G (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Shake The Dust?

The chords for Shake The Dust are: C, Am, F, G#

What is the original key of Shake The Dust?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing Shake The Dust?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Shake The Dust in another key?

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

Can Shake The Dust be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Shake The Dust on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Shake The Dust?

Shake The Dust uses 4 chords: C, Am, F, G#

What is the easiest way to play Shake The Dust?

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 Shake The Dust released in?

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

Are there easier chord versions for Shake The Dust?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Shake The Dust 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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