Learn to play "Shed a Tear" on your guitar with our chord guide. 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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B C#m E It's harder to see through the eyes of a stranger It's easier to love when the world doesn't hate you When you try to sing out but nobody hears a word It's safer to swim when the tide's not against you E Yeah-yeah (You've been here before) C#m I know you've been here before (Never letting go) G#m And giving up is letting go (Never fight alone) F# But you don't have to fight alone Chorus: B C#m I'll shed a tear for you E Open your eyes, I'm by your side B C#m I'm never leaving you E Darkness or light, I'll stay through the night B C#m I'm walking in your shoes E So you know that it's the truth B C#m When nobody's here for you E Let me make it clear B That I shed a, I shed a tear C#m (Shed a tear, shed a tear, shed a tear) E Ooh-hoo (Shed a tear, shed a tear) And I feel your pain when I know you're in trouble And I'll take the blame from your hurt in your struggle And when you're trying to speak out, but nobody hears a word I'll be your voice, lay your head on my shoulder Oh (You've been here before) I know you've been here before (Never letting go) And nothing is impossible (Never fight alone) You don't have to fight alone Chorus: I shed a tear for you Open your eyes, I'm by your side I'm never leavin' you Darkness to light, stay through the night I'm walking in your shoes So you know that it's the truth When nobody's here for you Let me make it clear That I'll shed a, I'll shed a tear (Shed a tear, shed a tear, shed a tear) I'll shed a, I'll shed a tear (Shed a tear) I'll shed a, I'll shed a tear (Shed a tear) (Shed a tear, shed a tear, shed a tear) I'll shed a, I'll shed a tear (Shed a tear) I'll shed a, I'll shed a tear (Shed a tear) E B/D# G#m F# And when you're livin' in your darkest hour (whoah) E B/D# F# And when you're gettin' closer to the edge Chorus: I shed a tear for you Open your eyes, I'm by your side I'm never leavin' you Darkness to light, stay through the night I'm walkin' in your shoes So you know that it's the truth When nobody's here for you Let me make it clear I'll shed a, I'll shed a tear (Shed a tear, shed a tear, shed a tear) I'll shed a, I'll shed a tear (Shed a tear) I'll shed a, I'll shed a tear (Shed a tear) (Shed a tear, shed a tear, shed a tear) I'll shed a, I'll shed a tear (Shed a tear) I'll shed a, I'll shed a tear You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsC#m D# E F# G#m B 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. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Shed a Tear" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Shed a Tear" by Kodaline.