Joe Cocker - A Whiter Shade of Pale: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "A Whiter Shade of Pale" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

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Learn A Whiter Shade of Pale Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Joe Cocker

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "A Whiter Shade of Pale" smoothly on your guitar.

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A E/G# F#m E We skipped the light fandango D A/C# Bm A E7 turned cartwheels 'cross the floor E D C#m Bm A I was feeling kinda seasick A E/G# F#m E but the crowd called out for more D A/C# Bm A E7 The room was humming harder E D C#m Bm A as the ceiling flew away A E/G# F#m E When we called out for another drink D A/C# Bm A E7 the waiter brought a tray Chorus: A E/G# F#m E And so it was that later D A/C# Bm A E7 As the miller told his tale E D C#m Bm That her face at first just ghostly A D E Turned a whiter shade of pale She said there is no reason And the truth is plain to see But I wandered through my playing cards Would not let her be One of sixteen vestal virgins Who were leaving for the coast At the moment my eyes were open They might just as well have been closed Chorus - x2 You can simplify chords by removing barre

Transpose -+Reset Font Size -+Reset Simplify chords by removing barre Guitar Chord Diagrams A Bm C# C#m D E E7 F#m G# Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

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If you are also interested in learning how to play "A Whiter Shade of Pale" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "A Whiter Shade of Pale" by Joe Cocker.