Kodaline - Shed a Tear: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Shed a Tear" 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.

Learn Shed a Tear Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Kodaline

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 "Shed a Tear" smoothly on your guitar.

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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


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

C#m

Guitar chord C#m

D#

Guitar chord D#

E

Guitar chord E

F#

Guitar chord F#

G#m

Guitar chord G#m

B

Guitar chord 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.